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Meta Stock Dives Amid AI Spending Concerns and Tax Charges

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Yahoo Finance

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Meta's aggressive AI investment of around $70 billion has caused its stock to drop over 11%, as investors worry about the lack of clear returns on the company's massive expenditures amid a broader industry trend of escalating AI investments by major tech firms like Microsoft and Alphabet.

Meta Shares Drop Over 10% Amid Rising AI Investment and Tax Charges

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Forbes

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Mark Zuckerberg's net worth dropped by $25 billion after Meta's shares plummeted over 10% due to a significant earnings miss and a $15.9 billion tax charge, making him the fifth-richest person globally. Despite revenue exceeding estimates, the company's earnings per share fell sharply, though Meta is investing heavily in AI and preparing for future technological shifts.

Meta Shares Drop 9% After Q3 Earnings and AI Investment Costs

Originally Published 2 months ago — by businessinsider.com

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Meta reported Q3 revenue of $51.24 billion beating estimates but missed EPS at $6.03 versus $6.72, impacted by a $15.9 billion tax charge, leading to a 9% stock decline. Mark Zuckerberg emphasized increased AI investment, highlighting its potential to enhance core businesses, develop new products like AI glasses, and improve monetization through advanced models and talent-rich labs. Despite high infrastructure costs, Zuckerberg defends the strategy of front-loading compute investments to stay ahead in AI development, optimistic about future AI-driven growth.

Mira Murati's AI Startup Launches Its First Fine-Tuning API

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Fortune

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Mira Murati, a prominent AI executive and former CTO of OpenAI, launched her own startup, Thinking Machines Lab, which recently released its first product, Tinker, aimed at democratizing AI model fine-tuning. Despite aggressive recruitment efforts by Meta and Mark Zuckerberg, her team remains loyal, emphasizing her leadership and vision for accessible AI. Murati's journey from Albania to Silicon Valley highlights her influence in the AI industry and her commitment to responsible AI development.

Meta's Ray-Ban Display Faces Live Demo Challenges Amid AI and Smart Glasses Launches

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Mashable

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During a live demonstration at Meta Connect, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's showcase of the new Ray-Ban Display glasses failed spectacularly, highlighting the risks of live demos, with the glasses malfunctioning during a phone call and a cooking demo, raising concerns despite positive early reviews and a high price point.

Meta Unveils AI-Driven Smart Glasses and Metaverse Ambitions at Connect 2025

Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post

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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta continues to invest heavily in the metaverse and augmented reality, including new smart glasses and VR devices, but has yet to see significant mainstream success or return on investment, facing challenges in content development, user adoption, and regulatory concerns.

France Prepares to Repair Mark Zuckerberg's $300M Eco-Controversial Yacht on Riviera

Originally Published 3 months ago — by evidencenetwork.ca

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Mark Zuckerberg's $300 million yacht is set to be repaired in France, highlighting the paradox of France's ecological reputation while hosting ultra-polluting luxury vessels that contribute significantly to carbon emissions, amidst growing environmental concerns and social debates.

Trump Hosts Tech CEOs in Renovated Rose Garden, Musk Declines Invitation

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Bloomberg.com

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President Donald Trump is hosting a high-profile event in the renovated Rose Garden with top tech industry leaders including Zuckerberg, Cook, Nadella, and others, to discuss artificial intelligence and promote domestic manufacturing and innovation initiatives, with First Lady Melania Trump launching a presidential AI challenge for students and educators.

Meta's AI Strategy Undergoes Shakeup Amid Investment and Hiring Changes

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Hacker News

Mark Zuckerberg has paused AI hiring due to fears of an AI market bubble, amid broader concerns about AI's immature state, its economic impact, and the potential for a tech bubble similar to past internet and tech industry cycles. The article discusses historical tech failures, the limitations of current AI models, and the speculative future of AI development, emphasizing that AI's true potential and profitability remain uncertain.

Meta Announces Fourth AI Restructuring in Six Months Amid Talent Challenges

Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times

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Mark Zuckerberg is planning a major overhaul of Meta's AI division, splitting it into four specialized groups to accelerate development of superintelligence and AI products, amid internal tensions and a strategic shift towards using third-party AI models, as Meta invests heavily in AI research and talent to stay competitive.