Meta Shares Fall on Increased AI Spending Forecast
Meta Platforms' shares dropped significantly after the company boosted its capital spending forecast for AI development, despite reporting better-than-expected revenue for the quarter. Investors expressed concerns over the rising costs associated with the company's aggressive AI investments.
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Meta lifts spending forecast, flags legal scrutiny, shares fall - Reuters
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