Jul 30, 2026
✦The Economic Times
Meta's AI splurge lays bare its compute conundrum
Meta’s free cash flow fell 91% to $784 million in the second quarter as the company spent billions on AI infrastructure. This massive splurge pushed Meta’s stock down 9% premarket on Thursday. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, "We believe that there will continue to be a significantly higher margin on selling intelligence."