Wedoany.com Report on, On March 14, according to informed sources, Meta is planning a large-scale organizational adjustment that may involve laying off 20% or more of its employees. This move aims to offset the increasingly high costs of artificial intelligence infrastructure investments and prepare in advance for the higher efficiency brought by AI-assisted employees. It is reported that the specific date for the layoffs has not yet been determined, the final scale is still under internal discussion, and no final decision has been made.

If this plan is ultimately implemented, it will be Meta's largest workforce optimization since announcing the "Year of Efficiency" in 2023. Previously, Meta conducted multiple rounds of layoffs in 2023, cumulatively reducing its workforce by over 20,000 employees. The background of this newly proposed round of layoffs differs from the past—the core driving force is not simply performance pressure, but the anticipated reshaping of organizational efficiency by AI technology.

With the rapid iteration of generative AI technology, Meta and its peers are facing a dilemma: on one hand, the AI race requires companies to invest huge sums in computing power infrastructure, large model development, and talent acquisition; on the other hand, the proliferation of AI-assisted tools is changing existing workflows, and the potential for efficiency gains or even replacement in some roles is being reassessed. The logic behind Meta's layoff plan lies precisely here—offsetting the financial pressure from AI investments by reducing labor costs, while simultaneously adapting in advance to a "leaner, more efficient" organizational form driven by AI.

It is revealed that Meta's management internally believes that the capabilities of AI-assisted employees are rapidly improving, and the company could complete the same or even more work with fewer people in the future. This assessment directly impacts expectations for workforce size. However, due to the broad scope involved, which specific departments and roles will be the focus of adjustment is still being evaluated.

As of now, Meta has not officially responded to the layoff rumors.