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Meta lays off thousands of employees to offset AI investments.

Meta has notified thousands of employees of layoffs as the company works to offset the cost of its heavy AI investments. An internal email described the headcount reduction as part of the company's ongoing effort to operate more efficiently.

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  1. The Verge AI5D AGO
    www.theverge.com/tech/935163/meta-layoffs-ai-investment-offset-memo
  2. WIRED AI5D AGO
    www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast-meta-in-crisis-google-search-makeover-ai-booed-by-graduates
  3. X (Twitter)5D AGO
    x.com/ylecun/status/2057355497498357921
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