Meta has laid off around 600 engineers from its Artificial Intelligence (AI) division in a surprising move that has sent shockwaves through the tech industry. The job cuts, announced on 22 October 2025, affect several key teams within Meta's AI operations, including the Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Research (FAIR) group, product AI and AI infrastructure.
The decision was communicated internally by Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang, who said the restructuring was part of efforts to streamline the company's fast-growing AI operations.
