Meta Platforms has sharply lifted its capital spending outlook, signaling a heavier investment push into artificial intelligence. The move lands amid intensifying regulatory scrutiny and mounting user backlash, particularly over concerns that social media platforms are harming or influencing younger users. The company’s aggressive AI bets are now colliding with both policy pressure and growing public frustration.
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