Overview
- Reuters reported Meta is preparing plans to eliminate about one-fifth of jobs, roughly 16,000 roles, with timing and scale still undecided.
- Meta characterized the coverage as speculative and said any workforce discussions remain potential rather than final.
- Business Insider reported some managers were asked to draft cost-cutting plans, with one source saying reductions could begin within a month.
- Meta shares rose about 3% after reports of potential cuts and a new cloud-computing deal with Nebius valued at up to $27 billion.
- The planning aligns with a broader AI pivot and soaring capital outlays — about $72 billion spent in 2025, $115–$135 billion projected for 2026, and a reported $600 billion by 2028 — as some analysts say the model could pressure rivals to follow.