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Meta, Microsoft purge jobs amid AI build-up
On April 24, 2026, Meta announced it will lay off 8,000 employees (10% of its workforce) and leave 6,000 positions unfilled to prioritize AI development, including its "personal superintelligence" initiative, with projected AI-related expenses reaching up to $169 billion in 2026. Meanwhile, Microsoft revealed a voluntary early retirement buyout program for around 8,700 workers (7% of its workforce) as it invests billions in expanding data centers to support AI systems like Copilot, amid investor concerns over infrastructure costs and profitability.
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