Meta Plans Big Fund‑Raise to Power AI Growth

Meta is looking at new ways to gather money as it plans a major increase in AI spending. The company is considering selling more shares, following the example of Alphabet’s recent success in this area. Executives have been talking about different options, but the company has not yet chosen a final plan. If Meta decides to issue new stock, it could affect the value of existing shares and has already caused a drop in its share price.Large tech firms are moving away from using only cash to finance their projects and instead turning to the markets for debt or equity. Meta raised its expected yearly investment budget in April, now estimating it will spend between $125 billion and $145 billion on new projects. The company is still weighing all possibilities, so it may or may not decide to issue new shares in the near future. This shift shows how important AI infrastructure has become for major tech companies.