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Meta shares tumble as AI spending fears collide with US EU legal scrutiny
Technology
Published on 30 April 2026
Young users backlash grows as AI budget ramps up
Meta Platforms is ramping up investment in AI infrastructure, but the market is reacting nervously. The social media giant faces growing backlash from younger users worldwide, and it’s also warning that legal and regulatory risks in the US and European Union could affect results. The combination is weighing on sentiment and shares.
- Meta is sharply increasing AI infrastructure investment
- Backlash from younger users is intensifying globally
- US and EU legal scrutiny could impact outcomes
- Shares fell as investors priced in higher risk costs
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