Meta announced a major restructuring that will reassign approximately 7,000 employees to focus on artificial intelligence initiatives, according to internal documents obtained by Reuters. The move comes just two days before the company plans to implement layoffs affecting about 8,000 workers, or roughly 10 percent of its total workforce.

The restructuring, detailed in internal company documents dated May 20, represents one of the largest workforce reallocations in Meta's history as the company pivots toward AI development. The reassignments will move employees from various divisions into AI-focused roles, reflecting the company's strategic shift toward artificial intelligence technologies.

The planned layoffs will affect approximately 8,000 positions across the company, marking another round of workforce reductions as Meta continues to streamline operations amid changing business priorities. The company has not disclosed which specific divisions or roles will be most affected by the cuts.

Meta's decision to simultaneously reassign thousands of workers to AI while reducing overall headcount illustrates the company's effort to reallocate resources toward what it views as critical growth areas. The restructuring follows broader industry trends as technology companies increasingly prioritize artificial intelligence development while reducing costs in other areas.

The timing of the announcements suggests Meta is attempting to manage the transition efficiently, providing reassigned employees with new roles while implementing planned reductions elsewhere in the organization. Company officials have not provided additional details about the timeline for completing the restructuring or the specific AI projects that will receive the additional personnel.