Meta’s AI Gamble: Record Low Morale Amid Billion-Dollar Restructuring

Menlo Park, Thursday, 18 June 2026.
Meta’s CTO admits employee morale is at an all-time low, calling the AI-driven reorganization ‘atrocious.’ With $145 billion poured into AI in 2026—double last year’s spend—and 14,000 jobs cut or canceled, the company’s aggressive pivot is reshaping its workforce. Performance reviews now hinge on AI adoption, and more layoffs loom. The question isn’t just about survival—it’s whether Meta can execute its vision without losing its people.