Meta’s AI Spending Fuels Stock Surge, But What Are the Risks to American Innovation?

Meta’s recent quarterly results have sent shockwaves through Wall Street, with shares leaping nearly 12% after hours following an $18.34 billion earnings report that surpassed expectations. Behind this success lies a relentless push into artificial intelligence (AI), a technology Meta is aggressively investing in to secure its dominance not just in social media but in the future digital economy. Is Meta's AI Investment a Strategic Win for America or a Risky Corporate Monopoly? On the surface, Meta's surge appears to symbolize innovation at its finest—billions devoted to cutting-edge AI research and hiring top-tier talent armed with eye-popping salaries. With over...