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Meta scales back AI-driven restructuring plan

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Meta has scaled back its ambitious ‘Project OT’ (Organization Transformation) restructuring plan, which was originally designed to transition the company into an ‘AI-native’ entity. The initiative, conceived during a leadership retreat in Hawaii, had explored scenarios where certain teams could be reduced by as much as 60% through layoffs and the elimination of open roles to accommodate AI agents. Following a 10% workforce reduction in May 2026 involving approximately 8,000 positions, ~~the company~~ Mark Zuckerberg canceled a planned second wave of layoffs for November. This reversal was driven by significant employee resistance, privacy concerns regarding the use of keystroke and mouse-tracking software, and declining morale. Internal data highlighted a ‘productivity paradox’: while AI tools boosted internal coding speeds by 220%, improvements to user-facing products grew by only 36%. The transition has also encountered technical hurdles, including a bot exploit that compromised high-profile Instagram accounts. Despite these setbacks, Meta maintains its heavy investment in AI infrastructure, with annual capital expenditure guidance projected between $125 billion and $145 billion.

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