Meta Platforms Inc. has announced plans to cut about 600 positions across its global Artificial Intelligence (AI) division as part of a major internal reorganisation aimed at improving efficiency and focus within its research and product teams.
Reports published on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, confirmed that the layoffs affect employees working in the company’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) unit, Product AI, and AI infrastructure teams.
However, the newly established TBD Lab, which focuses on long-term AI research and advanced model development, will not be impacted.
According to internal communications cited by Axios, Meta’s Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang explained that the restructuring is intended to “streamline collaboration and accelerate decision-making” within the division.
He added that a leaner team structure would allow individuals to take on broader responsibilities and deliver faster innovation.
Employees affected by the downsizing are expected to receive severance packages and will be allowed to apply for other roles within the company.
The job cuts come amid Meta’s ongoing effort to reorganise its artificial intelligence operations under the AI Superintelligence Group, created earlier this year to unify AI research, product integration, and infrastructure development.
The restructuring reflects the company’s continued push to strengthen its position in generative AI and large-language model technologies.
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Analysts note that the layoffs do not signal a retreat from AI investment but rather a shift in strategic focus, as Meta doubles down on efficiency and alignment between its research and product units.
The company has spent heavily over the past year on AI data centres, training infrastructure, and in-house model development to compete with rivals such as OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic.
Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, has made artificial intelligence a core part of its long-term growth strategy.
The company’s share price remained stable on Wednesday following reports of the restructuring, indicating investor confidence in Meta’s broader AI ambitions.