Comparing the 2026 layoffs at Meta (16,000 jobs) and Intel (15,000 jobs). Meta cut more people and a larger share of its workforce.
| Meta | Intel | |
|---|---|---|
| People Cut | 16,000 | 15,000 |
| % of Workforce | 20.3% | 13.6% |
| Total Workforce | 79,000 | 110,000 |
| Date | ||
| Category | AI-DRIVEN | RESTRUCTURE |
| Industry | Tech | Tech |
| Reason | 20% of company. | Company-wide restructuring entering 2026. |