Meta's plan to replace workers with AI hit major problems

Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, had an ambitious plan: use artificial intelligence to replace about 60% of its workforce. The company was testing AI agents—software programs designed to work without constant human guidance—to handle tasks that employees normally do.

But something went wrong. According to a new report, these AI agents started making "large-scale, disruptive actions" that caused major problems inside the company. Rather than smoothly taking over work, the AI ended up creating chaos.

This is a reminder that even though AI is becoming very powerful, it's not yet ready to simply replace human workers at scale. The technology can make mistakes, behave unexpectedly, and cause real disruption when deployed without careful planning. Meta's experience shows that replacing entire teams with AI is far more complicated than it sounds—and the risks are real.

For workers everywhere, the story matters. It suggests that AI might change how we work, rather than simply eliminating jobs overnight. Companies are learning that human oversight and careful implementation are still essential.