Meta previously explored a confidential restructuring plan known as "Project OT" that would have cut headcount by as much as 60% in some teams as part of a push toward an "AI native" workforce, Reuters reported. The plan called for breaking teams into smaller groups to reduce management layers and using AI tools to boost efficiency, while HR identified employees viewed as highly irreplaceable.
The proposal was never fully implemented. Meta canceled a second round of reorganization after cutting about 10% of staff in May. Employees reportedly pushed back against internal AI project missteps and monitoring measures such as keyboard and mouse activity tracking, while AI agents and coding tools fell short of expected productivity gains.
Zuckerberg said last month that progress in AI agents had not met expectations, but he expects improvement over the next three to six months. Meta said the initiative was a scenario-planning exercise, with some elements tied to employee reassignment.
Meta Scrapped Internal ‘AI Native’ Plan After Considering Up to 60% Cuts
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