Meta’s Biggest Layoff of 2026 Is Confirmed to Start Next Month
Meta confirmed it will lay off 10% of its workforce, approximately 8,000 employees, starting May 20, as part of its effort to optimize resources for artificial intelligence. The layoffs will come with a severance package, including 16 weeks of base pay plus two weeks for every year of employment for US employees.
Meta has confirmed it will slash 10% of its workforce, approximately 8,000 employees, as outlined in an internal memo sent to employees. The layoffs, set to begin by May 20, follow internal speculation about shifting resources toward artificial intelligence while reducing operational costs. Meta cites efficiency and investment spend offset as reasons for the cuts. Affected employees will be notified on May 20 and will receive severance packages, with US employees receiving 16 weeks of base pay plus two weeks for every year of employment. The company is also shutting down 6,000 job slots and slowing hiring. Meta is investing heavily in AI and attempting to recoup the money spent on AI by having a smaller workforce dedicated to maximizing AI.
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