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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Henry Saker-Clark

Tech giants Meta and Microsoft to cut thousands of jobs

Meta is to cut thousands of jobs (Alamy/PA) -

Tech giants Meta and Microsoft have announced plans to cut thousands of jobs, signalling a significant strategic pivot towards heavy investment in artificial intelligence across the industry.

Facebook and Instagram's parent company, Meta, confirmed it intends to reduce its workforce by approximately 8,000 roles, representing 10 per cent of its total staff. This move, outlined in an internal memo, aims to enhance efficiency and free up resources for strategic new investments within the business.

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