- Meta is laying off approximately 600 employees across its AI division, affecting the Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team, AI infrastructure, and product-related AI roles.
- The newly created TBD Lab, focused on next-generation AI models, is not affected by the layoffs.
- Meta aims to streamline operations, reduce departmental bloat, and make decision-making more agile and efficient.
- Affected employees are given notice until November 21, with 16 weeks of severance plus two additional weeks per year of service, and encouraged to apply for other internal roles.
Meta Cuts Around 600 AI Jobs
