Genpact Ireland Faces 90 Job Cuts Amid Meta's Shift to AI
Around 90 jobs are under threat at Genpact's Irish operation in Dublin, reportedly due to changes in demand from Meta. This follows Meta's increased investment in AI, impacting third-party content moderation suppliers and its own staff. Other firms like Covalen have also announced significant redundancies.
Approximately 90 positions are at risk at the Irish operations of Genpact, a technology services firm based in Sandyford, Dublin. The proposed redundancies are reportedly linked to evolving demand from Meta, the parent company of Facebook, for whom Genpact provides various services, including content moderation and data analytics.
A spokesperson for Genpact confirmed that changes in business needs would impact the services delivered by its Dublin operation but declined to elaborate on specific details. The spokesperson stated, «We're committed to handling every transition thoughtfully and smoothly and helping ensure everyone is treated fairly and respectfully,» adding that «Ireland remains an important part of Genpact's global operations.»
This development follows Meta's announcement in March regarding its intention to deploy advanced AI systems to reduce reliance on third-party content moderation suppliers. In April, another outsourcing firm, Covalen, which also provides content moderation and AI training services for Meta, notified staff and the Government of approximately 720 potential redundancies. Additionally, Meta's directly employed staff have experienced job losses, with 350 roles at its Irish operation, employing around 1,800 people, identified as at risk in May.
These job reductions coincide with Meta's increased investment in artificial intelligence. CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously indicated that 2026 is projected to be the year when AI will significantly transform the company's operational framework.