Meta is poised to cut about 15,000 jobs, marking its most significant workforce reduction since 2022, when it eliminated over 21,000 roles. CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasizes these cuts aim to enhance efficiency as Meta invests heavily in AI, with plans to spend between $115 billion and $135 billion this year on AI infrastructure. Following the news, Meta's stock surged about 3%, indicating investor support for its transition towards automation and AI-driven technologies.