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Meta lays off thousands, monitors workers, increases the snack budget

Meta laid off thousands of workers, began monitoring employee computers, and assigned staff to train AI that could replace them, while CTO Andrew Bosworth admitted morale is at an all-time low. The company then increased its snack budget in an apparent attempt to improve workplace sentiment.

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Meta laid off thousands of workers, started monitoring employees' computers, assigned people to train the AI that may replace them, and then discovered the real missing ingredient: snacks.

Meta CTO Andrew "Boz" Bosworth told employees morale is "probably one of the worst it's ever been" and that the "vibes are off." — Read the rest

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