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Meta AI Spending
S&P Global lowered Meta Platforms credit outlook to negative, citing concerns about a $145 billion artificial intelligence spending plan and weakening cash flow.
Part of a series: Meta raises cash to fund AI expansion
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Online Safety Act
A London judge dismissed the appeal by Meta, TikTok and X against Ofcom. The British regulator demanded information from the platforms under the Online Safety Act.
AI and chips
Standard & Poor's notes that Meta's ability to generate revenue from its artificial intelligence investments is more restricted than that of its competitors.
HotAI Spending
A compilation of SEC filings estimates Big Tech's future obligations at $4.11 trillion, a 25 percent increase from August. Alphabet leads with $1.06 trillion in commitments, followed by Meta and Microsoft.
HotMeta Litigation
Meta, YouTube, and TikTok resolved a lawsuit claiming their apps hurt young users via engaging features. Snap is now the only company facing trial in this bellwether case.
AI Spending
NAND prices have risen 550 percent from 2023 lows due to AI data center demand. TechInsights estimates Apple will spend $25 billion on storage in 2026, up from $6 billion in 2025.
AI Spending
Microsoft lowered its FY2026 capital spending outlook to $170 billion from $175 billion due to GPU delivery delays. Alphabet kept its $195 billion to $205 billion target, while Meta raised its spending floor to $135 billion.
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