AnalysisBusinessAugust 26, 2026

Meta's scrapped Project OT planned 60% team cuts for AI

Reuters reports Meta's Project OT, hatched in January, explored cutting some teams by 60% to become "AI native," with AI handling daily work. The first layoff round hit in May; the second was canceled, and Meta confirmed it didn't proceed with every scenario.

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