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Meta Cuts Jobs at Reality Labs Amid Shift to AI Devices

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.7%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
500 OF 72,404 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Menlo Park, California, USA.

Department affected: Reality Labs.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. has initiated job cuts at its Reality Labs division, laying off approximately 500 employees as part of a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence devices. This decision reflects the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and focus on emerging technologies. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at enhancing efficiency and adapting to changing market demands. The affected employees are primarily based in Menlo Park, California, where Reality Labs is located. This move underscores Meta's commitment to pivoting towards AI, which is seen as a critical area for future growth.

Meta Platforms, Inc. cut 500 jobs affecting its Reality Labs team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.7% of the 72,404 people Meta Platforms, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 100 layoff events at Meta Platforms, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 83,395 employees.

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Communication Services · 72,404 employees
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EVENTS TRACKED
224K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED JAN 18, 2026LAST UPDATED JUL 3, 2026