Meta plans up to $145bn AI capital spending for 2026

4 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · May 5

The new range, disclosed with quarterly earnings on 29 April, is at least $10bn above Meta's previous estimate.
The company is also planning to cut about 10% of staff on 20 May, saying the move aims to improve efficiency and help offset heavy investment.
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