Event Brief
Meta to cut 10% of workforce
Filed: Apr 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Meta plans to lay off about 8,000 employees and stop hiring for 6,000 open roles.
WHO: Meta
WHAT: Plans to lay off 10% of its workforce and scrap hiring for 6,000 open roles
WHEN: Apr 23, 2026 at 4:23 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To improve efficiency while increasing investment in artificial intelligence.
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