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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 4 MIN

Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars

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Facebook's parent company plans to cut 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as it streamlines costs and shifts focus to artificial intelligence.

Facebook's parent company plans to cut 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as it streamlines costs and shifts focus to artificial intelligence.

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