Department affected: Metaverse division and numerous departments.
Based on news reporting.
Meta Platforms reduced its workforce in 2026 as part of cost-control measures tied to prioritizing AI investments. The company laid off roughly 1,500 employees from its Metaverse division on January 14, 2026, and an additional 8,000 employees across numerous departments on May 20, 2026, for a total of about 9,500 job cuts (approximately 10% of the workforce). These reductions were intended to offset heavy AI spending even as Meta raised 2026 AI capex guidance; the company also transitioned 7,000 employees into AI-focused roles and canceled plans to hire 6,000 new workers. A source indicated more layoffs could occur in August 2026 and later in the fall, though an internal memo said they did not expect other companywide layoffs that year. The cuts reflect a broader restructuring to shift resources from the Metaverse toward AI projects.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (1 Hacker Way) cut 9,500 jobs affecting its Metaverse division and numerous departments team as of July 8, 2026.
LayoffTalk has tracked 2 layoff events at Meta Platforms, Inc. (1 Hacker Way) since July 2026, affecting a combined 11,500 employees.
Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.
Share your story anonymously — it helps others reading this feel less alone.
Share your story →Recent tracked events at this company.