Meta is laying off and reassigning employees to fuel its AI push

Meta is laying off 8,000 employees, mostly in support roles, as it shifts resources toward AI.

The company is also moving 7,000 workers into AI-focused roles and leaving 6,000 openings unfilled.

Meta plans to boost spending on AI infrastructure, including data centers and Nvidia chips.

The restructuring highlights a broader push to cut non-core costs while accelerating AI investment.