Meta Begins 8,000 Global Job Cuts in AI Efficiency Push (3)

Meta Platforms Inc. is alerting thousands of employees that they’re being laid off, part of a previously announced restructuring aimed at reducing costs while the company invests heavily in artificial intelligence.

The company notified workers around the world Wednesday morning, starting with employees across Asia, who got the note at 4 a.m. Singapore time. US-based staff received word during their morning.

Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg posted internally Wednesday that the firm does “not expect other company-wide layoffs this year,” adding that it needs to do a better job communicating with employees, according to the memo, which was reviewed by ...