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Meta layoffs, Jan 12, 2026 | Layoff Map

Layoff · Jan 12, 2026

Meta cuts 1,000 jobs

DateJan 12, 2026

CountryUnited States

ReasonOther

IndustrySocial Media

People affected

1,000

Coverage

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