Meta layoffs continue, job cuts hit 200 employees as per filings with Employment Development Department

Artificial Intelligence April 4, 2026

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Meta is continuing its layoffs, cutting 200 employees in Silicon Valley as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence.

Recent filings with California's Employment Development Department indicate 124 jobs will be eliminated in Burlingame and 74 in Sunnyvale, with layoffs set to take effect in late May.

These cuts add to approximately 700 job reductions announced in March, impacting various teams, including recruiting, sales, and the Reality Labs division.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg has emphasized the importance of AI, projecting significant changes in work dynamics by 2026. Meta plans to increase capital expenditures significantly this year, with a focus on AI infrastructure, while also increasing operating expenses due to higher compensation for technical talent.

Despite the layoffs, Meta claims it is still hiring for critical roles; as of December 31, 2025, the company reported a headcount of 78,865.

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h/jaiveersingh •Apr 4, 2026 - 9:30 AM

AI is affecting all the fields now. Even my content writing work got affected.

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