Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) is reportedly reshaping its workforce around artificial intelligence by moving thousands of employees into new AI-focused divisions while simultaneously cutting roughly 8,000 jobs as CEO Mark Zuckerberg accelerates the company's massive AI ambitions.
Meta's AI Restructuring Signals Major Strategic Shift
Meta informed employees on Monday that about 7,000 workers would be reassigned into four newly created AI organizations focused on building AI-powered products and tools, the New York Times reported, citing an internal memo.
Janelle Gale, Meta's head of human resources, reportedly said the new groups would operate with "AI-native" structures and leaner management layers aimed at improving efficiency and productivity.
Managers are expected to share additional role details later this week.
Meta did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comments.
The restructuring comes as Meta increasingly prioritizes AI development across its businesses, including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Meta Layoffs Come As Zuckerberg Doubles Down On AI Spending
The workforce overhaul precedes planned layoffs affecting around 8,000 employees, or nearly 10% of Meta's workforce.
The company employed more than 78,000 people at the end of 2025, the report noted.
Meta had previously disclosed plans to eliminate thousands of jobs and close about 6,000 open positions as it reallocates resources toward AI infrastructure and development.
Earlier this year, Zuckerberg said Meta expects to spend between $115 billion and $135 billion in 2026, with much of that investment tied to AI and data center expansion as the company competes with rivals including OpenAI, Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google and Anthropic.
Big Tech Companies Race To Rebuild Around Artificial Intelligence
Meta's restructuring reflects a broader trend sweeping through Silicon Valley as companies, including Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT), Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) and Block Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) reorganize operations and trim jobs to prioritize AI initiatives.
The company has also reportedly scaled back some metaverse-related efforts while increasing employee expectations around the use of AI tools in day-to-day work.
Price Action: Meta shares closed Monday at $611.21, down 0.49% and slipped another 0.083% to $610.70 in after-hours trading, according to Benzinga Pro.
According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, META ranks in the 89th percentile for Growth, though the stock continues to show a negative trend across short, medium and long-term time frames.