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Meta’s AI Push and the Job Cut Reality | Durham News
Meta’s secret AI overhaul, Project OT, aimed to slash 16,000 jobs by replacing human workers with AI agents—though the plan has been scaled back. While employees boosted code output by 220%, user-facing features only grew 36%, sparking frustration. To train AI, Meta secretly tracked keystrokes and clicks, fueling employee backlash. Zuckerberg now uses a personal CEO agent to streamline decisions, signaling a future where one skilled person can replace teams. Despite tweaks, AI-driven restructuring is real—and investors wonder if it’s delivering value or just cutting costs amid legal troubles…
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