Meta is cutting roughly 700 jobs on Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to FOX Business.
The layoffs are expected to affect several key areas, including Reality Labs, Facebook, recruiting operations and sales, the source said.
A spokesperson for the company said the layoffs are part of ongoing restructuring efforts, noting that the tech giant regularly adjusts its workforce to better align with its goals.
In this photo illustration, the app icons of Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp and Oculus VR are displayed on a smartphone screen with a Meta logo. (Onur Dogman/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images / Getty Images)
The company is also working to place some affected employees into other roles where possible.
“Teams across Meta regularly restructure or implement changes to ensure they’re in the best position to achieve their goals,” the spokesperson said. “Where possible, we are finding other opportunities for employees whose positions may be impacted.”
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The move comes as Meta faces financial pressure tied to its aggressive investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, Reuters reported.
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A security guard stands watch by the Meta sign outside the headquarters of Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc. in Mountain View, Calif., Nov. 9, 2022. (Reuters/Peter DaSilva/File Photo / Reuters Photos)
Earlier this month, Reuters reported that the tech giant was planning layoffs that could affect 20% or more of its workforce as it looks to offset those costs and improve efficiency through AI-driven tools.
Meta had nearly 79,000 employees as of Dec. 31, according to Reuters.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg leaves the federal courthouse in downtown Los Angeles after defending the company in a landmark social media addiction trial Feb. 19, 2026. (Jon Putman/Anadolu via Getty Images / Getty Images)
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The job cuts also come amid legal challenges for the company.
A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta and Google liable in a closely watched case alleging their platforms were designed to addict young users, awarding $3 million in damages.
FOX Business’ Michael Sinkewicz contributed to this report.