Microsoft and Meta announce large staff reductions as they spend big on AI

Meta and Microsoft cut thousands of jobs while pouring billions into AI, signaling a major workforce shift driven by automation. | Contesto: cronaca

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Meta and Microsoft announced sweeping staff reductions on Thursday, cutting thousands of jobs as both tech giants pour massive investments into artificial intelligence and executives assert that the technology is already delivering productivity gains. Meta told employees it will cut approximately 10 percent of its personnel—just under 8,000 workers—effective May 20, as part of a layoff plan set months ago. The company is also closing about 6,000 open positions. On the same day, Microsoft disclosed to its staff for the first time that it will offer voluntary retirement to roughly 7 percent of its American workforce, which numbers about 125,000 employees. The moves come as both companies accelerate spending on AI infrastructure and tools, betting that automation will reshape their operations and reduce long-term labor needs. The reductions at Meta represent one of the largest single workforce cuts in the company’s history. The layoffs are aimed at boosting efficiency, according to internal communications reviewed by employees, and are part of a broader restructuring that began earlier this year. Meta has been investing heavily in AI research and development, including generative AI models and data centers, while simultaneously seeking to streamline its headcount. The closure of thousands of open roles further signals a shift toward a leaner workforce, as the company prioritizes AI-driven automation over manual labor in areas such as content moderation, advertising, and software development. Microsoft’s announcement marks a departure from its previous approach to workforce management, as the company has largely avoided large-scale layoffs in recent years. The voluntary retirement program targets American employees, offering them a path to exit with benefits, though the company has not specified which roles or departments will be affected. Microsoft has been one of the most aggressive investors in AI, including a multi-billion-dollar partnership with OpenAI and the integration of AI tools into its Azure cloud platform, Office suite, and search engine Bing. Executives have repeatedly stated that AI is already improving productivity across the company, reducing the...

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