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Meta Plans 10% Global Layoffs in May, 20% Total Cuts Possible

Meta is reportedly planning to lay off at least 10% of its global workforce, or about 8,000 employees, in an initial round next month. Further cuts in the second half of the year could bring total reductions to 20% or more of its nearly 79,000-person workforce. This move occurs within a broader wave of global tech layoffs, with over 80,000 jobs already cut in 2026's first quarter, largely driven by AI-related restructuring. The US market is the most affected, with companies like Oracle and Amazon also implementing major job cuts.

Key Points: Meta Layoffs: 10% Workforce Cut in May, AI-Driven Restructuring

  • 10% workforce cut in May
  • AI capabilities influence plans
  • Part of global tech job losses
  • US market worst-hit
  • Oracle leads in total layoffs
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Meta likely to lay off 10 pc of its global workforce next month: Report

Meta reportedly plans to lay off 10% of its global workforce in May, with total cuts potentially reaching 20%. The move is part of a broader AI-driven tech industry correction.

"Meta is reportedly planning to lay off 20 per cent or more of its total workforce. - Reuters Report"

New Delhi, April 18

US tech giant Meta is reportedly planning to lay off at least 10 per cent of its global workforce, or nearly 8,000 workers, next month.

Further layoffs are planned in the second half of the year, according to a Reuters report. However, the details of those layoffs have not been known yet.

The initial round in May is likely to reduce about 10 per cent of its global workforce.

According to the report, the layoff plans may depend on the developments in the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

Meta is reportedly planning to lay off 20 per cent or more of its total workforce. If implemented at that level, the job cuts could affect roughly 16,000 employees, based on Meta's workforce of nearly 79,000 people as of December 31,

Meta has not confirmed the layoff plans yet. The Mark Zuckerberg-led company did not immediately comment on the report.

Meanwhile, global tech layoffs are accelerating in 2026, with more than 80,000 jobs already cut in the first quarter and total losses likely to exceed 3 lakh this year, led by companies like Oracle, Amazon, and Meta, according to a latest report.

The report by TradingPlatforms noted that the latest wave of layoffs builds on a broader post-pandemic correction, with over one million tech jobs lost globally since 2021 as companies recalibrate hiring after the Covid-era expansion.

Artificial intelligence and automation have emerged as key drivers of this transformation, with nearly half of all layoffs in 2026 linked to AI-related restructuring.

The US remains the worst-hit market, accounting for nearly 77 per cent of global layoffs so far this year, with over 61,000 job cuts across 62 companies.

Among companies, Oracle has reported the highest number of layoffs globally in 2026, cutting more than 25,000 roles as part of a major restructuring tied to its AI infrastructure push.

Amazon followed with around 16,000 job cuts amid efforts to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

- IANS

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Rohit P
AI is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it's creating new opportunities, but articles like this show it's also displacing thousands. India needs to double down on skilling our youth for the jobs of the future, not just the ones being automated away.
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Aman W
The post-pandemic correction is brutal. So many Indian engineers got dream offers from these MNCs during the boom. Now the reality check. It highlights why having a strong domestic tech ecosystem is crucial—we can't rely solely on foreign companies for high-value jobs.
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Sarah B
While the layoffs are unfortunate, maybe this will push more talent towards Indian startups and product companies? We have brilliant minds here. The silver lining could be a brain gain for our own innovation economy.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, the report mentions "recalibrating after Covid-era expansion." Weren't these the same companies that hired aggressively, often poaching talent with insane packages and disrupting the entire market? Now the correction leaves people in the lurch. The hiring strategy itself seems short-sighted.
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Kavya N
Over 3 lakh jobs globally! That's a staggering number. It's not just Meta. This wave will impact service companies and the broader economy in Indian tech hubs like Bengaluru, Pune, and Gurgaon. Time to diversify skills and not put all eggs in the IT services basket.

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