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Meta’s AI spending is skyrocketing, with billions poured into infrastructure as rivals like Amazon and Microsoft follow suit — but the real test is whether this investment will actually generate new revenue. Despite a recent 2026 spending bump, Meta’s massive 3.6 billion daily users give it a powerful foundation to build on, with Morgan Stanley projecting $9 per share in earnings by 2028. Key opportunities include becoming a “neocloud” for renting computing power, selling AI-powered tools like Business Agents, and expanding services like AI search and subscriptions. Strong ad revenue — up significantly year-over-year — continues to fund the push, buoyed by Instagram’s 2 billion daily users and Facebook’s enduring reach. Yet, with capital expenditures already exceeding $50 billion and free cash flow under pressure, the big question remains: can Meta turn its AI bets into sustainable profits?

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