Meta's 'AI native' plan included slashing teams by up to 60 percent
Ars Technica AI · rss · 2026-08-27
Meta reportedly drafted a plan codenamed Project OT earlier this year to reduce headcount in some teams by up to 60% as part of a push to become an "AI native" company. Reuters reports the plan involved two rounds of layoffs. Meta confirmed the plan existed but did not specify which teams were targeted, highlighting the challenges organizations face in determining when AI can replace human labor.
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