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Zuckerberg lays out Meta's AI capacity dilemma: What to sell vs. what to keep

📰 source: cnbc_topnews · 💼 business

meta ceo mark zuckerberg laid out the company's ai capacity dilemma: whether to sell excess computing power or keep it for internal use. meta, unlike other hyperscalers, doesn't have a cloud business, but zuckerberg is considering launching one. the company's capex is soaring — 2026 guidance bumped to $130b-$145b — while free cash flow dropped 90% year over year. the stock fell over 7% after hours.

zuckerberg noted offers for compute at a significant premium. meta is also building ai agents and productivity tools. however, it needs capacity for its own models, like muse spark 1.1. hiring a sales force may be necessary.

zuckerberg's track record is mixed; the metaverse bet still costs billions quarterly. meta relies on ads for 98% of revenue, and investors want clarity on ai monetization.

why it matters: zuckerberg's ai infrastructure dilemma shows meta's challenge of turning massive capex into revenue beyond ads, a key investor concern.

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Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues

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China is gaining ground in AI. But the U.S. still has a major advantage

US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects