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Meta Project OT plan to replace employees with AI agents

Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Project OT, a plan to replace mid-level engineers with AI agents, according to a report from TheStreet. The initiative aims to automate coding and other tasks, potentially reducing Meta's workforce of over 70,000 employees. Zuckerberg's message signals a major shift in the company's hiring strategy, prioritizing AI efficiency over human roles.

read1 min views1 publishedAug 30, 2026
Article URL: https://www.thestreet.com/technology/mark-zuckerberg-shocking-message-meta-employee-layoffs-artificial-intelligence

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49495009

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