Meta wanted to reduce teams by 60% because of AI
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Read full postMeta planned to reduce its engineering team sizes by 60% in early 2026, driven by concerns over AI-native startups operating more efficiently. This move marked the company's largest-ever layoffs, reflecting strategic shifts amid AI advancements.

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