Meta's AI bill keeps growing as spending forecast jumps to $145 billion
Meta has raised its capital expenditure forecast to $145 billion for the year, citing increased costs for AI infrastructure and components, despite reporting its strongest revenue growth since 2021. The company's shares fell 6% after the announcement, reflecting investor concerns over the escalating costs of AI investments. While Meta continues to bet heavily on AI for future growth, spending is outpacing previous years and comes amid ongoing losses in its metaverse division.
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Industry AI financials meta Meta's AI bill keeps growing as spending forecast jumps to $145 billion Shares fell after the company raised its capex outlook, despite reporting its fastest revenue growth since 2021 By Rob Thubron April 30, 2026, 7:46 Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. A hot potato: Is the AI industry a bubble waiting to burst? It seems Meta hasn't lost confidence that the technology is the future: the social media giant just announced its capital expenditures this year will be $10 billion more than expected and could reach as much as $145 billion.
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