Meta shows aggressive spending on AI is already paying off in big earnings beat

Admin—August 1, 2024 0

This photo taken on February 27, 2024 shows Mark Zuckerberg, head of US tech giant Meta, speaking to reporters at the Japanese prime minister’s office during his visit to Tokyo.

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Meta Platforms on Wednesday reported better than expected quarterly results, delivering revenue at the high end of guidance thanks to a roughly 22% increase in advertising dollars. While there are still concerns about the company’s aggressive AI spending, we believe these investments will pay off in the long run.

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