Meta Platforms and Microsoft have announced workforce reductions and restructuring efforts as they ramp up investments in artificial intelligence (AI), reflecting a broader shift across the tech industry.
Meta plans to reduce about 10 percent of its workforce—roughly 8,000 employees—while also eliminating around 6,000 open positions. The company said the changes, scheduled to take effect on May 20, are part of efforts to improve efficiency and support growing investments in AI technologies, including large language models and chatbots.
Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has been increasing spending on AI infrastructure and strategic partnerships, with the company expecting record capital expenditures this year. Meta added that affected employees will receive severance packages and support services.
Meanwhile, Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to up to 7 percent of its U.S. workforce. The program targets employees at the senior director level and below who meet certain eligibility criteria based on age and tenure.
Microsoft said the move is aimed at adapting to changes driven by AI, as well as refining its compensation and performance systems. The company has also been expanding investments in data centers to support its growing AI services.
These developments highlight how leading tech firms are reorganizing their workforces to align with the rapid expansion of AI, balancing cost management with long-term innovation goals.
NPO News Team Meta Platforms and Microsoft have announced workforce reductions and restructuring efforts as they ramp up investments in artificial intelligence (AI), reflecting a broader shift across the tech industry.
Meta plans to reduce about 10 percent of its workforce—roughly 8,000 employees—while also eliminating around 6,000 open positions. The company said the changes, scheduled to take effect on May 20, are part of efforts to improve efficiency and support growing investments in AI technologies, including large language models and chatbots.
Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has been increasing spending on AI infrastructure and strategic partnerships, with the company expecting record capital expenditures this year. Meta added that affected employees will receive severance packages and support services.
Meanwhile, Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to up to 7 percent of its U.S. workforce. The program targets employees at the senior director level and below who meet certain eligibility criteria based on age and tenure.
Microsoft said the move is aimed at adapting to changes driven by AI, as well as refining its compensation and performance systems. The company has also been expanding investments in data centers to support its growing AI services.
These developments highlight how leading tech firms are reorganizing their workforces to align with the rapid expansion of AI, balancing cost management with long-term innovation goals.
NPO News Team | PNA — PR
