Meta to cut 10% of Reality Labs staff in shift toward AI

Meta plans to lay off approximately 10% of its Reality Labs workforce, specifically targeting teams working on the metaverse and virtual reality headsets, according to sources familiar with the decision. The cuts, expected to be announced this week, reflect a strategic pivot by CEO Mark Zuckerberg to reallocate resources toward artificial intelligence and successful wearables like Ray-Ban smart glasses. The move comes as the company faces pressure to control spending while funding expensive AI infrastructure and data center projects.