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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) announced its entry into cloud computing by leasing surplus computing power to customers, effective July 1. This move instantly boosted its stock by 9%, addressing investor concerns over high AI infrastructure expenditures, which are projected at $145 billion this year.
Meta also introduced its first image generation model, Muse Image, designed to enhance its advertising tools. While it’s still evaluating whether to offer AI models or just computing access, this venture aims to enhance competitiveness against giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet in the cloud sector. Meta’s revenue grew by 33% year-over-year in Q1 2023, underscoring its strong growth outlook amidst significant investment in its AI capabilities.
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