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Meta Boosts AI Spending to $145B, Adds Nonvoting Shares
Meta increases 2026 AI spending to $145 billion and introduces nonvoting stock class.
In brief
Meta increases 2026 AI spending to $145 billion and introduces nonvoting stock class. Meta raised its 2026 AI spending forecast to $145 billion and added nonvoting Class C stock to fund AI infrastructure without diluting Zuckerberg's control. Originally reported by Dealroom.
Meta Raises 2026 Spending Forecast
Meta raised its 2026 capital-expenditure outlook to between $135 billion and $145 billion.
New Nonvoting Stock Class Announced
Meta introduced a nonvoting Class C stock to fund infrastructure, acquisitions, and employee compensation without debt or diluting Zuckerberg's control.
AI Investment Drives Moves
AI outlays are squeezing even cash-rich tech firms, with Meta using Muse to scale user base in US and Canada.
The takeaway
Meta raised its 2026 AI spending forecast to $145 billion and added nonvoting Class C stock to fund AI infrastructure without diluting Zuckerberg's control.
