Meta layoffs to start from tomorrow: which teams will be affected? Here's the breakdown

Meta layoffs tomorrow: Meta is preparing to begin a major round of layoffs on Wednesday as part of a broader restructuring tied to the company’s growing focus on artificial intelligence workflows.

Meta Layoffs 2026: Why Meta Is Cutting Jobs Amid Its AI Push

According to an internal memo seen by Reuters, Meta Chief People Officer Janelle Gale told employees that the company plans to lay off 10% of its workforce globally this week, while also making significant organizational changes aimed at improving AI-driven operations, as per a report.

Which Teams Will Be Impacted by Meta Layoffs

The restructuring will not only include job cuts but also employee transfers into new AI-focused initiatives. Gale said around 7,000 employees will be moved into projects related to AI workflows, while some managerial roles will be eliminated as the company shifts toward flatter organizational structures with smaller teams, as per a Reuters report.


The changes are closely linked to Meta’s “AI for Work” strategy and several AI-centered units are expected to play a major role in the restructuring.

Employees are being transferred to teams including:

• Applied AI Engineering (AAI)
• Agent Transformation Accelerator (ATA) XFN
• Central Analytics
• Enterprise Solutions, which Meta said will be detailed later

Why Meta Is Moving Toward Flatter Organizational Structures

These initiatives are focused on building AI agents capable of performing tasks currently handled by human employees. Central Analytics, meanwhile, is expected to focus on productivity measurement and analytics tied to AI agent development.

In the memo, Gale said many leaders redesigned their organizations using “AI native design principles,” allowing teams to operate with fewer layers of management and faster decision-making structures, as per a Reuters report.

Meta’s AI Native Design Strategy Explained

Gale explained that, "As org leaders worked on the changes, many of them incorporated AI native design principles into their new org structures. We're now at the stage where many orgs can operate with a flatter structure with smaller teams of pods/cohorts that can move faster and with more ownership," as quoted by Reuters.

How Many Employees Will Meta Lay Off in 2026

The layoffs and transfers together are expected to affect roughly 20% of Meta’s workforce. Some employee transfers have already taken place, while others will be informed on Wednesday.

Meta also previously closed 6,000 open roles as part of the restructuring process. The company had 77,986 employees at the end of March, according to filings.

Employee Backlash Grows Over Meta’s Job Cuts and AI Changes

The restructuring has reportedly triggered backlash among employees. Workers have protested the changes through flyers at Meta offices and posts on the company’s internal platform, Workplace, as per Reuters.

More than 1,000 employees also signed a petition criticizing the installation of mouse-tracking software that Meta is reportedly using to train AI models designed to replicate human interactions with computers.

Some employees also publicly questioned company leadership over privacy concerns tied to the tracking technology and the company’s silence around the layoffs after Reuters first reported the plans.

FAQs

When will Meta layoffs begin?
Meta’s layoffs are expected to begin on Wednesday.

How many employees will Meta lay off?
The company plans to cut around 10% of its workforce globally.