
Meta Platforms Inc., led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has revealed ambitious plans to invest at least $60 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) technology in 2025, aiming to solidify its position as a leader in the rapidly expanding field. This investment will include a massive new datacenter to power Meta’s AI operations, with total capital expenditures expected to range from $60 billion to $65 billion for AI-related technologies.
In a post shared on his Facebook page, Zuckerberg emphasized that 2025 would be a “defining year for AI,” signaling Meta’s commitment to advancing AI capabilities. The company plans to make its AI systems, including the anticipated Llama 4 model, the leading digital assistants used by over a billion people.
Meta is also creating an AI “engineer” role, designed to contribute to the company’s research and development efforts, focusing on computer coding to further enhance its AI models. Zuckerberg’s vision includes AI driving the company’s core products, unlocking significant innovations, and ensuring the continuation of U.S. technological leadership in the global arena.
In addition to AI research, Meta’s plans for building the new datacenter reflect the company’s growing AI ambitions. This infrastructure will serve as the backbone for Meta’s AI efforts, enhancing both its internal operations and products. Zuckerberg has stressed the importance of this initiative as part of Meta’s long-term strategy to revolutionize how people interact with technology.
Meta’s investment in AI comes amid broader competition in the tech industry. Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a massive AI infrastructure project, backed by Japanese tech giant SoftBank and OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI model ChatGPT. Known as Stargate, the initiative promises an investment of at least $500 billion into AI infrastructure in the United States.
Meanwhile, tech billionaire Elon Musk, a key Trump ally, cast doubt on the financial backing of the Stargate project. His comments reflected a rare public split between Musk and Trump, who has been closely associated with the administration.
Elsewhere in the industry, Microsoft’s president Brad Smith also announced the company is on track to invest $80 billion this fiscal year in AI datacenters, model training, and cloud-based applications. He underscored the importance of the U.S. maintaining its lead in AI and forming strong international partnerships to ensure its continued dominance in the sector.
As the AI arms race intensifies, Meta’s $60 billion investment marks a significant milestone, with the tech giant positioning itself to lead the charge in AI development. The company’s focus on AI-driven innovations promises to reshape various industries, from social media and digital assistants to the wider tech ecosystem.
Sources By Agencies