Global technology giants are facing significant financial pressure from the transition to artificial intelligence. Meta recently announced that it will lay off about 8,000 employees, or 10% of its total workforce, in an effort to offset the high costs of AI infrastructure by streamlining its organization.

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The Pain of Big Tech's Transformation Is Beginning to Show

This decision reflects the general anxiety in the industry. Although artificial intelligence has improved efficiency, the high costs of hardware and the salaries of top talent have forced companies to cut expenses in other areas to maintain profitability.

Previously, Meta's CEO had warned investors that capital expenditures would increase significantly by 2026. The company is now more inclined to use automation tools to replace entry-level positions while directing funds toward expert teams that can drive core AI research and development.

Microsoft Unveils a Buyout Plan

Meanwhile, software giant Microsoft has adopted a relatively mild form of layoffs. The company plans to offer voluntary exit packages to approximately 8,750 U.S. employees, hoping to achieve human resource adjustments without implementing forced layoffs.

Microsoft's head of human resources said that the plan aims to allow eligible employees to make choices based on their own circumstances. As the tech industry transitions from traditional software-driven models to AI-driven ones, such large-scale restructuring of talent may become the new norm in Silicon Valley.