Meta to cut about 10% of its workforce, roughly 8,000 jobs, and close 6,000 open roles

On April 24, 2026 Meta said it will cut about 10% of its global workforce, roughly 8,000 employees, in an internal memo first published by Bloomberg. The company is also closing more than 6,000 open job requisitions. The cut comes as Meta keeps raising its AI spending, which is now the main driver of its cost growth.

• About 10% of global staff, roughly 8,000 people
• More than 6,000 open roles closed
• Announced through an internal memo first published by Bloomberg