Meta: 3,600 jobs cut

Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta would cut approximately 5% of its workforce, describing 2025 as an 'intense year' focused on AI development. The connection to AI is moderate — while the company is investing in AI capabilities, the layoffs were attributed to broader restructuring alongside technology adoption. Of the 3,600 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 1,440 roles (40%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Technology where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.