Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tells employees to 'buckle up' for an 'intense year' in a leaked all-hands recording
Jan 30, 2025 - businessinsider.com
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg informed employees during a company-wide meeting to prepare for an "intense year," emphasizing urgency and predicting a clearer company trajectory by 2025, with AI being a primary focus. Meta plans to cut 5% of its workforce deemed "low-performers" and has announced changes to its content moderation policies and DEI programs. Zuckerberg highlighted the potential of AI to transform work, including software development, and acknowledged that while some roles might become redundant, it could lead to hiring more engineers skilled in AI.
Zuckerberg also discussed moving from third-party fact-checking to a community note system and expressed optimism about resetting Meta's relationship with governments, particularly the U.S. He addressed the rollback of DEI programs, citing legal and regulatory changes, while reaffirming Meta's view of diversity as a strength. The company aims to align with evolving legal standards without compromising its principles.
Key takeaways:
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized an "intense year" ahead, with a focus on AI and potential workforce changes.
Meta plans to cut 5% of its "low-performers" and has made changes to content moderation and DEI programs.
Zuckerberg predicts a "highly intelligent and personalized" digital assistant reaching a billion users by 2025.
Meta is shifting from third-party fact checks to a community note system and aims to reset its relationship with governments.
