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Meta Spent $90 Billion to Close the Metaverse, $2 Billion to Let AI Live in Your Computer

Meta spent $90 billion to build the metaverse, only to shut down its flagship VR platform, Horizon Worlds, on June 15. The virtual world, launched in 2021 with great fanfare, failed to attract a meaningful user base despite massive investment. Its closure marks a symbolic end to Meta’s ambitious—and costly—bet on the metaverse, which accumulated nearly $90 billion in losses over seven years. Simultaneously, Meta is aggressively pivoting to AI. It acquired AI startup Manus for $2 billion, which recently launched a desktop version allowing AI to operate directly on users' local machines—reading files, running apps, and executing commands. In contrast to the metaverse’s weak adoption, Manus reached one million paid users within eight months. The shift is stark: Meta is cutting 20% of its workforce—around 15,000 jobs—and reallocating nearly its entire $115–135 billion capital expenditure budget toward AI infrastructure. This abrupt turn reflects industry-wide FOMO (fear of missing out) on AI, similar to the metaverse hype half a decade ago. Companies like Block, Shopify, and Amazon are also slashing jobs to fund AI investments. While Meta faces internal challenges—including delayed AI models and executive departures—its drastic realignment underscores a broader trend: the consensus has shifted from virtual worlds to ambient AI. The question remains whether this new bet will prove more sustainable than the last.

marsbit03/19 04:53

Meta Spent $90 Billion to Close the Metaverse, $2 Billion to Let AI Live in Your Computer

marsbit03/19 04:53

From Real Estate to the Internet, Where Lies the Wealth Code for the Next Decade?

The article explores where the next decade's wealth opportunities lie, arguing that each generation’s “wealth code” is shaped by its unique experiences—from real estate and manufacturing in the 70s to internet and tech stocks in the 80s and 90s. For Gen Z and beyond, the key may be virtual economies and digital assets, exemplified by platforms like Roblox. Roblox is not just a game but a financial training ground where young users learn business, economics, and investment through creating and trading virtual items. Examples include teens earning millions by developing games, learning pricing, team management, and ROI in the process. Roblox paid over $1 billion to creators in a year, with top earners making around $1 million annually. However, over 99% earn under $1,000, reflecting real-world economic dynamics. Traditional institutions like TD Bank are taking note, launching educational games on Roblox to engage youth where they are, recognizing that financial literacy is shifting from physical banks to digital environments. Meanwhile, brands like e.l.f. Beauty and fintech firms are also entering this space, blurring lines between industries. The piece highlights a generational shift in asset perception: virtual items (e.g., CS:GO skins valued at $5.8 billion) and cryptocurrencies are seen as legitimate assets by Gen Z, with 51% owning crypto and fewer than 50% holding traditional bank accounts. Trust is moving from institutions to digital consensus and code-based systems. Three forces drive this trend: cognitive lock-in (investing in familiar digital realms), intergenerational trust transfer (from physical assets to virtual consensus), and network effects (collective engagement boosting value). Roblox, often mislabeled as a game company, acts as a central bank, regulator, and economic infrastructure—issuing currency, taking transaction fees, and maintaining ecosystem stability. Its “losses” are strategic, akin to early-stage Alipay, investing in habit-forming infrastructure. The conclusion: the next decade’s wealth will be built where young people spend time—virtual worlds that blend entertainment, economy, and education. Understanding their redefinition of assets and trust is key to foreseeing future financial landscapes.

marsbit02/17 06:35

From Real Estate to the Internet, Where Lies the Wealth Code for the Next Decade?

marsbit02/17 06:35

Meta's Big Bet on AI: Investing $135 Billion, Is Zuckerberg in 2026 Worth Believing?

Meta is making a massive $135 billion bet on AI by 2026, a near-doubling of its capital expenditures from the previous year. This aggressive investment comes after the company reported strong Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 results that exceeded market expectations, with revenue reaching $59.9 billion (up 24% YoY) and EPS at $8.88 (up 11% YoY). The market responded positively, with Meta's stock surging over 10%. Unlike its previous metaverse gamble, which resulted in nearly $80 billion in cumulative losses for its Reality Labs division, this AI investment is already showing tangible returns by directly improving Meta's core advertising business. AI-driven enhancements to recommendation and ad delivery systems have increased ad prices by 6% and impressions by 18% in Q4. Key growth drivers include the strong performance of Instagram Reels and the accelerated commercialization of WhatsApp, which is expected to become a major revenue stream. CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized that the company's goal is to develop "superintelligence," and this investment is part of a long-term strategy involving talent acquisition, computational infrastructure, and organizational restructuring. To fund this, Meta is reallocating resources, including cutting about 10% of Reality Labs staff. The company's approach differs from competitors like Google and Microsoft by focusing on internalizing AI to enhance its existing massive user traffic and monetization engines, rather than primarily selling external AI products or cloud services. However, this high-stakes strategy carries significant risk; if revenue growth or ad efficiency fails to keep pace with the soaring costs, market tolerance could quickly diminish. Ultimately, Zuckerberg believes the greater risk for Meta is not being aggressive enough in AI investment, as falling behind in the AI race could be more damaging than the financial cost of the bet itself.

比推01/30 03:28

Meta's Big Bet on AI: Investing $135 Billion, Is Zuckerberg in 2026 Worth Believing?

比推01/30 03:28

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