Meta to cut 8,000 jobs May 20
- Meta plans to lay off about 8,000 employees effective May 20 as part of a reorg tied to AI efficiencies and product‑team consolidation. - The cuts amount to roughly 10% of Meta’s workforce and follow internal controversy over new mouse‑tracking monitoring in U.S. offices. - Employees have started petitions and flyers opposing monitoring while outlets report the May‑20 severance wave and internal unrest. (reuters.com) (x.com)