New Delhi: Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has again implemented major layoffs in its Artificial Intelligence (AI) unit. The company has laid off approximately 600 employees from its Super Intelligence Labs and various AI-related teams. These layoffs affect Meta’s Facebook Artificial Intelligence Research (FAIR) team, AI Infrastructure Unit, and TDB Lab, among other units. Meta has not yet issued an official statement on the matter.
Major Layoffs in Meta’s AI Unit
According to report, Meta has laid off approximately 600 employees from its Super Intelligence Labs, which was working on the company’s major AI models and infrastructure projects. The FAIR group, AI Infrastructure Team, product-related AI teams, and TDB Lab are directly affected by the layoffs. This move has also raised questions about Meta’s AI projects.
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Meta’s Super Intelligence Strategy and Massive Expenses
In June 2025, Meta recruited several leading tech experts from companies like Apple, OpenAI, and Google to strengthen its AI team. At that time, the company spent billions of dollars building AI data centers and super intelligence projects. However, now the company is restructuring its AI unit to reduce costs and reshape its strategy. This restructuring has impacted employees, with several experienced researchers being laid off.
Researchers’ Anger and Social Media Reactions
Many researchers affected by the layoffs have expressed their displeasure on X (formerly Twitter). Many experienced scientists, including FAIR Senior Research Scientist Yuandong Tian, were shocked by the decision. Xianjun Yang wrote that his work had been cited by big names in AI just yesterday, and today he was fired. Many employees have called the decision shocking and untimely. The anger and disappointment of employees is evident on social media.
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The Way Forward and Meta’s Strategy
These layoffs at Meta indicate that the company is making significant changes to its AI strategy in the near future. While this move to reduce costs and make projects more focused may benefit the company, it has also raised concerns among employees and the research industry. Meta’s restructuring has sparked discussion within the technology sector, with concerns about the company’s future AI plans.
The significant layoffs at Meta’s AI unit have created a stir in the technology world. While this move is being seen as a cost-cutting and strategic shift, there is widespread disappointment and anger among employees. All eyes will be on Meta’s AI team and technical projects in the coming days.