Tuesday, 13 January, 2026
Meta Slashes Reality Labs Workforce as Mark Zuckerberg Shifts Focus to AI

Meta has announced a significant round of layoffs within its Reality Labs division, affecting approximately 10% of the unit’s staff. The move comes as the company pivots its primary investment focus from the metaverse toward developing advanced artificial intelligence. While Mark Zuckerberg remains committed to long-term hardware goals, these cuts aim to streamline operations and reduce the massive financial losses.
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