Artificial intelligence is poised to reshape business operations in profound ways - delivering breakthroughs in productivity, innovation, and problem-solving that could unlock unprecedented economic growth. Yet this transformation carries a steep downside: widespread job displacement. Across industries, companies are announcing mass layoffs, shedding thousands of roles at once as automation takes hold. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META)... Efficiency at All Costs: Meta Eyes 20% Jobs Bloodbath to Fund AI Empire.
Meta hasn't released a truly consequential AI model since Llama 3 in 2024.
Meta stock has lost 23% of its value since peaking last August.
Reports surfaced this week that Meta is delaying its newest custom AI model, code-named Avocado, and may temporarily license Alphabet's technology. The company just reported 24% year-over-year revenue growth in Q4, driven primarily by its core advertising business.
Meta is considering major layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the company's workforce, according to Reuters.
Cadence Bank lowered its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) by 29.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 3,212 shares of the social networking company's stock after selling 1,356 shares during the period. Cadence Bank's holdings in Meta Platforms were
Brown Brothers Harriman and Co. lifted its stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) by 22.8% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 25,297 shares of the social networking company's stock after purchasing an additional 4,695 shares
FreeGulliver LLC raised its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) by 258.2% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,063 shares of the social networking company's stock after acquiring an additional 1,487 shares during the quarter. Meta Platforms
Banque Transatlantique SA increased its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) by 26.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 38,886 shares of the social networking company's stock after acquiring an additional 8,067 shares during the quarter. Banque
Benchmark Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 7,213 shares of the social networking company's stock, valued at approximately $5,290,000. Meta Platforms comprises about 3.1% of Benchmark
Meta is preparing for possible layoffs, with some managers asked to draw up cost-cutting plans. The cuts could come as Meta ramps up spending on AI infrastructure and talent.
Meta Platforms reportedly is mulling huge layoffs to offset costly artificial intelligence bets, potentially affecting 20% or more of staff.