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As Meta lays off 10%, 7,000 employees will be moved into AI roles, source says

Meta is moving 7,000 employees into roles focused on AI and consolidating them into four new organizations, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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As Meta lays off 10%, 7,000 employees will be moved into AI roles, source saysMeta is moving 7,000 employees into roles focused on AI and consolidating them into four new organizations, according to a source familiar with the matter.
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