Meta has recently cut around 600 roles from the organisation and it appears that the company is planning to cut more jobs in its in its risk organisation. The company has informed the employees about this by issuing an official internal memo and as per that certain roles are being eliminated because AI can now perform work that was previously handled manually. The company has cited internal automation as the basis for the reductions.
According to the internal note, Meta has invested in technical controls and standardised processes that allow automated systems to handle repeatable compliance checks. The company argues that this has led to more consistent outcomes and reduced the need for headcount performing those manual functions. The reorganisation affects teams within Product Risk Program Management, Shared Services, and Global Security & Privacy.
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This development follows other recent cuts at Meta, including layoffs within its Superintelligence Labs unit. The company has also begun using automation for hiring and evaluation workflows. The latest move underlines a wider shift where automation is not only shaping products but replacing categories of internal work.
Full memo
Risk org update: team restructuring and role reductions
Today, we're announcing a number of role reductions and a series of organizational changes within the Risk org. These decisions are difficult, and we recognize the impact they will have on valued colleagues and teams. I want to share what's changing and why.
WHY WE'RE MAKING THE CHANGES
• Over the past few years, we've invested in building more global technical controls and in standardizing our requirements and verifiers within Risk Review. We've made significant progress in how we approach risk management and compliance. By moving from bespoke, manual reviews to a more consistent and automated process, we've been able to deliver more accurate and reliable compliance outcomes across Meta. This standardization means that many routine decisions can now be handled efficiently by technology, freeing our teams to
•focus on the most complex and high-impact challenges. As a result, we don't need as many roles in some areas as we once did. Our work has matured, and we're at a point where we can operate more efficiently and effectively, while still upholding the highest standards for compliance.
• KEY CHANGES WE'RE MAKING:
- Reducing roles in Product Risk Program Manager, Shared Services and Global Security & Privacy (GSP) teams.
- Consolidating more Areas work in London, where we have strong leadership and engineering presence.
- Reorganizing GSP and integrating it with the Reg Readiness and DPO team, which we're renaming Regulatory Compliance Programs.
LOOKING AHEAD
We remain committed to delivering innovative products while meeting our regulatory
*obligations. These changes do not alter our policies, standards for compliance, or legal responsibilities. Automation and technology. will continue to strengthen our compliance program, but human judgment will always play a crucial role in assessing novel and complex issues. This is a natural next step in our journey, and as our processes mature, our teams will be able to focus on the most challenging and high-impact work.
We also know this is a hard day for many. Our priority is to support impacted employees and help them find new opportunities, within Meta or beyond. We are equipping managers and team leaders with resources to support their teams, and we will continue to communicate openly as we move through this transition. We are grateful for the contributions of everyone affected and remain committed to supporting you through this change.
— End of memo —
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