Meta Platforms Unveils Meta Compute AI Initiative Amid Stock Dip
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) shares traded at $647.75, down 0.81%, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch of Meta Compute—a top-tier AI infrastructure initiative reporting directly to him. The project aims to deploy tens of gigawatts of AI capacity this decade, scaling to hundreds of gigawatts long-term. Analysts view this as a strategic pivot to compete with Big Tech rivals in the AI arms race.
The announcement reframes Meta’s AI ambitions as a core competitive advantage, emphasizing infrastructure scale over algorithmic novelty. Zuckerberg’s direct oversight signals the initiative’s priority within Meta’s $130B+ annual tech spend. Market reaction remained muted, with META stock hovering NEAR all-time highs despite the dip.