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Meta's AI Bet and Stock Surge | Business and Finance News

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Meta’s stock has soared nearly 95% in three years, adding $800 billion to its market cap, but its AI-driven transformation is raising alarms. With 3.6 billion daily users and accelerating revenue, the company bets big on ad growth and network effects—while pouring $130–145 billion into AI infrastructure by 2026. Critics warn this shift could drain cash flow and fail to deliver profits unless AI demand translates into real value. With buybacks paused, Meta’s future hinges on whether its AI gamble pays off—or becomes a costly misstep. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/16ad6ac626aba376

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