Meta reassigns 7,000 employees to AI-related roles ahead of layoffs

Meta will move 7,000 employees into new AI-focused teams ahead of an expected layoff of about 8,000 workers.

The internal memo shows the company is freezing some hiring while doubling down on AI investment.

Meta is reshaping its workforce around AI products, tools, and agent development.

The shift signals stronger internal priority for AI spending and product development despite broad cost cuts.