Meta’s Ambitious Plan to Lead in Artificial Intelligence
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg announced on Friday that the tech giant plans to invest at least US$60 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) in 2025, aiming to lead in the technology.
Defining Year for AI
Zuckerberg stated in a post on his Facebook page, "This will be a defining year for AI." He expects Meta AI to be the top digital assistant, used by more than a billion people, and for the tech firm’s Llama 4 to be at the forefront of AI models.
Creating an AI "Engineer"
Meta is creating an AI "engineer" to contribute computer coding to its research and development efforts. This move is part of the company’s efforts to drive innovation and lead in the AI market.
Massive Datacenter Construction
Meta will construct a massive new datacenter to power its AI ambitions and is planning US$60 billion to US$65 billion in capital expenditures this year related to the technology. This massive effort will drive the company’s core products and business, unlock historic innovation, and extend American technology leadership, according to Zuckerberg.
Competition Heats Up
The post comes just days after US President Donald Trump announced a major investment to build infrastructure for artificial intelligence led by Japanese giant SoftBank and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. However, Trump ally and tech tycoon Elon Musk questioned the funding, stating in a post on his social media platform X, "The main investors don’t actually have the money." This marks a rare instance of a split between the world’s richest man and Trump, with Musk playing a key role in the newly installed administration after spending US$270 million on the election campaign.
Microsoft’s AI Investment
Microsoft president Brad Smith has also spoken about the company’s plans, stating that it is on pace this fiscal year to invest about US$80 billion to build out AI datacenters, train AI models, and deploy cloud-based applications around the world. Smith emphasized the importance of the US leading the charge in AI, saying, "The US is poised to stand at the forefront of this new technology wave, especially if it doubles down on its strengths and effectively partners internationally."
Conclusion
Meta’s ambitious plan to invest in AI is a significant step in the company’s efforts to lead in the technology. With the competition heating up, it remains to be seen how the company’s efforts will pay off. One thing is certain, however, that the future of AI is bright, and Meta is determined to be at the forefront of this technological wave.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Meta’s plan for AI investment in 2025?
Meta plans to invest at least US$60 billion in AI in 2025. - What are the goals of Meta’s AI investment?
Meta aims to lead in the AI market and drive innovation. - What is Meta creating to contribute to its research and development efforts?
Meta is creating an AI "engineer" to contribute computer coding to its research and development efforts. - How much is Microsoft planning to invest in AI this fiscal year?
Microsoft is planning to invest about US$80 billion to build out AI datacenters, train AI models, and deploy cloud-based applications around the world.