# Llama 4

Meta Prepares for Another Massive Layoff as AI Spending Swells

Meta is reportedly preparing a large layoff of up to 20% of its workforce to help fund massive AI infrastructure spending and to capture efficiency gains from advanced models. The move reflects a wider industry trend of tech firms slimming workforces as they invest heavily in compute and AI talent, but it carries risks to morale, institutional knowledge and product development timelines.