Meta explored cutting specific teams by up to 60% to transition into an AI-native workforce. CEO Mark Zuckerberg spearheaded the plan to deeply integrate AI into company operations, according to internal documents cited by Reuters.
The company abandoned the restructuring following significant internal resistance from staff. Internal data further revealed that AI tools intended to replace employees were ineffective and failed to meet productivity targets.
A separate, previously announced restructuring resulted in a 10% workforce reduction in May.