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Meta Platforms is accelerating its artificial intelligence ambitions by reassigning nearly 7,000 employees into AI-focused roles while simultaneously preparing for a significant round of layoffs later this week.
The restructuring effort reflects CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s aggressive push to transform Meta into an AI-first company. According to an internal memo shared by Chief People Officer Janelle Gale, the company is redesigning its internal structure to create “flatter” organizations with smaller, faster-moving teams.
The move is aimed at increasing productivity, improving efficiency, and helping Meta compete more aggressively in the rapidly evolving AI industry.
Under the restructuring plan, thousands of employees will transition into newly formed departments focused on AI products, automation tools, and intelligent digital agents.
This division will focus on building and improving AI-powered technologies across Meta’s platforms and products.
The team is expected to develop AI agents capable of handling tasks currently performed by employees, helping automate internal operations.
This department will work on measuring AI productivity, performance analytics, and operational efficiency related to AI systems.
Meta also revealed that another initiative called Enterprise Solutions will soon be introduced as part of the company’s expanding AI ecosystem.
Artificial intelligence has become the centerpiece of Meta’s long-term strategy. The company is investing billions of dollars into AI infrastructure, research, and talent acquisition to strengthen its position against competitors like Google and OpenAI.
Meta is heavily focused on developing large language models, the technology behind advanced chatbots and AI assistants. The company has also encouraged engineers to integrate AI tools into coding, software development, and daily workflows.
Reports further suggest that Zuckerberg is experimenting with an AI-powered digital version of himself designed to interact with employees internally.
While Meta expands its AI operations, the company is also reducing its workforce as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy.
Meta previously announced plans to cut approximately 10% of its workforce, which could affect around 8,000 employees. According to company filings, Meta had nearly 78,000 employees globally as of March 2026.
In addition to layoffs, the company has reportedly eliminated around 6,000 open job positions during the restructuring process.
Employees based in North America were also encouraged to work remotely on May 20 while the organizational changes take place.
The restructuring has sparked criticism and concern among Meta employees, especially regarding transparency around layoffs and the company’s growing reliance on AI monitoring systems.
More than 1,000 employees reportedly signed a petition opposing the use of mouse-tracking software designed to train AI models by studying how humans interact with computers.
Workers have also criticized company executives on Meta’s internal communication platform, Workplace, accusing leadership of avoiding direct discussions about layoffs and privacy concerns.
During internal discussions, many employees reportedly posted elephant images to symbolize the “elephant in the room,” urging executives to openly address the ongoing workforce reductions.
Meta’s latest restructuring highlights a broader trend across the technology industry, where companies are rapidly shifting resources toward artificial intelligence while reducing traditional workforce roles.
As AI adoption continues to grow, major tech firms are increasingly investing in automation, intelligent agents, and machine learning systems to improve operational efficiency and remain competitive in the global AI race.
For Meta, the company’s future now appears deeply tied to how successfully it can integrate AI into both its products and internal operations.
