Meta CTO: Company morale is among the ‘worst it’s ever been’ after layoffs

After laying off 10% of its workforce, Meta is striving to boost employee morale, as reported by Business Insider and Wired. The layoffs were part of the company’s strategy to manage costs associated with its investments in artificial intelligence. Additionally, another 10% of employees were reassigned to mandatory AI teams to help train the company’s models. Andrew Bosworth, Meta’s chief technology officer, acknowledged that morale within the company is currently at one of its lowest points. This situation highlights the challenges Meta faces as it balances technological advancements with the well-being of its employees. QUESTION: How might the focus on AI development at companies like Meta impact the future job market for your generation?