Meta (META) and Microsoft (MSFT) Announce Over 20,000 Job Cuts

Meta (META) plans to lay off approximately 8,000 employees, about 10% of its workforce, beginning on May 20. Microsoft (MSFT) also revealed significant job cuts, contributing to over 20,000 potential layoffs across both companies. These actions are part of efforts to improve efficiency amid rising AI demands and a need to adjust post-pandemic staffing. In total, more than 92,000 tech workers have been laid off in 2023, with the cumulative layoffs since 2020 nearing 900,000. This reflects a broader shift in labor dynamics as companies integrate AI technologies.