2026-01-13 20:41:00

Meta makes major strategic adjustments. The Reality Labs division under Meta is about to undergo personnel changes of over 10%. The department currently has approximately 15,000 employees and is mainly responsible for the development and operation of virtual reality hardware and VR social platforms. What does this layoffs reflect? Meta is reducing its investment in VR/metaverse businesses and shifting its focus to next-generation artificial intelligence projects.

From an industry perspective, this signal is very clear—the investment enthusiasm of major tech companies in AI far exceeds that of the metaverse concept. While virtual reality has potential, the commercialization prospects and market demand for AI applications are more urgent. Meta’s move, to some extent, reflects the changing capital flow in the entire tech industry. As the enthusiasm for the metaverse gradually cools, AI innovation is now the main focus. For Web3 and virtual asset practitioners, this is also a reminder—to pay attention to the real flow of industry capital, not just concept hype.

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CodeSmellHunter

· 19h ago

In short, the metaverse game is no longer playable, and money is flowing into AI. It's time to wake up. --- 15,000 people cut by 10%? Zuckerberg is finally willing to let go. The VR dream he has been pursuing for years is about to shatter. --- Capital doesn't lie; it goes where the money is. No matter how flashy the metaverse concept is, it's a no-go. --- What does this wave of adjustment indicate? We still need to follow the real industry trends and not be fooled by storytelling. --- Hmm, the reduction in Reality Labs' size means what everyone already knows—whose turn is it? --- A blatant strategic adjustment, shifting from the VR dream to AI, shows that major companies are all perceptive. --- The department of 15,000 people was cut by over 1,500; Meta is truly practicing disinvestment.

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MergeConflict

· 01-15 00:10

The wave of the metaverse has indeed cooled down, and big companies are really pouring money into AI... Reality Labs with 15,000 people still needs to cut over 1,500, which sounds a bit grim. Speaking of which, capital never lies; those jumping on trending concepts need to wake up. Web3 friends should now reflect—having only a vision without commercial implementation is ultimately pointless. Elon Musk was hyping VR back in the day, and now... everyone is working on AI chips. It feels like a reshuffle is coming again... will this AI boom also be a flash in the pan? Meta is really ruthless, cutting just like that... but it also shows they are still clear-headed. But AI truly has more practical value than the metaverse, there's no point arguing about that. Is a wave of layoffs coming, everyone...

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GrayscaleArbitrageur

· 01-13 21:27

It's time to sell the Metaverse fantasy stocks... Big companies are all passing the buck. AI is truly the real deal; the Metaverse is just a scam. Another concept abandoned by capital, it was obvious from the start. Where are the 15,000 people in Reality Labs? The layoffs are quite intense. Meta has given up on the Metaverse, and we're still dreaming? Capital is ruthless; it can change faces at any time. Remember this lesson. The real hot spot is AI; don't get led into the Metaverse trap again. A department of 15,000 people, with a 10% layoff... Investors must be desperate. So what did I say? Those who don't believe me will have to pay the tuition.

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MintMaster

· 01-13 21:10

The metaverse dream has shattered; now everyone is rushing to AI, which is the real deal. The trend has shifted; those still hyping the metaverse concept need to wake up. 1500 layoffs say it all; even Zuck has to admit defeat... Capital didn't deceive us; we were just fooled by the concept, haha. It sounds like Meta is betting on AI, but I still believe VR hardware will turn around sooner or later—it's just a matter of time. This move is actually quite rational; compared to burning money on dreams, AI can indeed make more profit. It's another story of a project being ruthlessly educated by the market; once the next wheel starts turning, everyone will forget.

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GateUser-1a2ed0b9

· 01-13 21:09

It seems that the narrative of the metaverse can no longer hold up; capital is truly the real thing. --- Haha, another round of layoffs. Still, you have to follow the money; AI is the real hot commodity. --- Honestly, when the metaverse was first hyped, it was obvious something was off. Now it's a bit late to realize that. --- Those heavily invested in the metaverse are going to cry now... Capital flow doesn't lie. --- Still hoping VR social can turn things around? Dream on, nobody's really using it. --- Symbols, everyone. Don't be hijacked by concepts anymore. Watching cash flow is the real deal. --- A cut of 15,000 people—that must hurt... But indeed, it's the era of AI. --- 15,000 layoffs for 15,000... Meta is probably correcting its mistakes. --- I just want to ask, how are the metaverse investors doing now? Hope you're all doing well.

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FloorPriceNightmare

· 01-13 21:06

Ha, another "future" has been cut off. The metaverse is really about to cool down. --- Fifteen thousand people, how painful must this round of layoffs be... Speaking of which, capital is just so realistic. --- So those still hyping the metaverse, it's time to wake up. Money has already flowed into AI. --- I've seen it coming for a long time; the VR hype was just a bubble. It's a bit late to start cutting now. --- Web3 folks should wake up. Don't just look at the concepts; where the money is going is what really matters. --- Zuckerberg is really a gambler; he lost the metaverse big time. --- In fact, this isn't a good sign for those holding VR-related assets... --- Wow, a 10% personnel adjustment—that really means they're not playing around anymore. --- The capital market is so ruthless; once the trend passes, they immediately shift. There's nothing more to say. --- Who still firmly believes in the metaverse now... this wave of face-slapping should be enough to hurt.

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MetaMasked

· 01-13 21:02

Basically, the metaverse is just a bubble, and big companies are all retreating. Meta's move is very pragmatic—cutting profits and then switching to AI. It's another cycle of hype followed by cooling down; we're tired of it. 1500 people laid off, Zuck is truly waking up this time. Capital always knows better than us what makes money; the FOMO investors should reflect. VR social? Sounds fancy, but no one actually uses it. It's 2024, and people are still chasing the metaverse—it's time to wake up. It looks like the next hot trend will be reshuffled again; AI is truly the darling of capital.

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SchrodingerProfit

· 01-13 20:46

The metaverse has collapsed again? Haha, I knew it was all just a bubble... The folks in the secondary market really should take a look; capital has already voted with their feet. 1500 people, brothers, just like that, gone. Zuckerberg is really all in on AI. The concept hype is no longer working; now it's all about who can truly commercialize AI. Speaking of VR hardware, there aren't really any killer applications; AI is what the big players truly want.

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