Meta has initiated a significant restructuring, resulting in the layoff of around 8,000 employees globally, which constitutes about 10% of its workforce. The layoffs have notably impacted teams in India, including those in product development, ad sales, and marketing. This restructuring is part of a strategic shift towards AI, aiming to create leaner organizational structures and faster decision-making processes. Employees were informed of their layoffs via early-morning emails, often without prior warning or discussion. Alongside workforce reductions, Meta is also consolidating teams and flattening management hierarchies to enhance operational efficiency. The company plans to cut approximately 6,000 open positions while reallocating resources to AI-centric teams. Severance packages for affected employees in the U.S. include 16 weeks of pay plus additional compensation for each year of service, with variations expected in India based on local regulations. Despite the scale of these layoffs, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has indicated that no further company-wide layoffs are anticipated this year, although employee anxiety regarding job security remains high.