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In a significant move, Mark Zuckerberg has announced the layoff of thousands of employees globally, with a new focus on AI and other emerging technologies in social media.
A Meta, a technology giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, has laid off around 4 thousand employees this Monday (10). The decision is part of a strategic restructuring, prioritizing advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), as reported by the website IstoE Dinheiro.
Restructuring and uncertainties at Meta
The cuts were communicated via email, affecting employees in offices around the world. Within a short time, those laid off lost access to the company's systems and were notified about their dismissals.
Although Meta has not commented on the impact in Brazil, the Estadão reported that the company was contacted for clarification. In European Union, layoffs faced temporary hurdles due to stricter labor laws.
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Challenges in content moderation
In addition to the layoffs, changes to Facebook's content-checking teams have raised concerns. Meta is aligning its policies with a “free speech” movement, which, according to experts, could increase the risk of misinformation and hate speech on the platform. This scenario generates debates about the future of moderation and quality control on Facebook.
Zuckerberg's new strategic focus
Despite the cuts, Meta plans to hire new specialists in Artificial Intelligence e machine learning. Zuckerberg emphasized that the company is focused on the following areas:
- IA as a central priority
- Development of smart glasses as part of the future of computing
- Transformations in social networks
The CEO stated that 2025 It will be a year of intense transformations for the company, with an aggressive focus on new technologies.
