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Meta Lays Off 8k Employees, as A.I. Casualties Mount

Meta has laid off approximately 8,000 employees, marking one of the largest job cuts in the tech industry as artificial intelligence continues to reshape the workforce. The layoffs are part of a broader trend where major technology companies are reducing human roles in favor of AI-driven automation and efficiency improvements.

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