#Meta is reportedly considering #layoffs affecting 20% of its workforce to offset spending on #AIinfrastructure and #AIacquisitions. This comes amid a trend of tech companies announcing layoffs, with some suggesting these cuts are “#AIwashing” to mask other issues. Meta employed nearly 79,000 people as of December 31, according to a recent filing. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/14/meta-reportedly-considering-layoffs-that-could-affect-20-of-the-company/?eicker.news #tech #media #news
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Jack Dorsey's Block Accused of 'AI-Washing' to Excuse Laying Off Nearly Half Its Workforce - Slashdot
｢ Block more than tripled its employee base between 2019 and 2022, growing from 3,835 to 12,430 workers. The company's stock had fallen 40% since early 2025, creating pressure to cut costs. "This is more about the business being bloated for so long than it is about AI," ｣