Meta Wastes $65bn in AI Fantasy Amid Real Economic Concerns

Meta’s astonishing $65bn splurge on artificial intelligence developments raises eyebrows, particularly as U.S. tech giants wobble under the pressure of DeepSeek’s ascendancy and wider economic instabilities. CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s defense fails to convince skeptics who see this as an imprudent diversion of vast resources away from tackling immediate issues such as censorship, platform bias, and the Silicon Valley echo chamber. Critics argue that such extravagant outlays could better serve in bolstering the economy, creating tangible jobs, and addressing the technology sector's pressing challenges.