Meta isn’t just thinking ahead; they’re going all in on generative AI, and I mean all in. 🚀 Court docs that just hit the spotlight reveal some jaw-dropping numbers: the company’s betting on its generative AI to rake in $2 billion to $3 billion by 2025. But wait, it gets crazier—by 2035, they’re eyeing a mind-blowing $460 billion to $1.4 trillion. Sure, ‘generative AI product’ is a bit of a mystery box right now, but how Meta plans to make bank isn’t. Think revenue-sharing from their open Llama models, ads, maybe even a subscription for their AI assistant. The possibilities? Endless and, frankly, a goldmine. đź’°
But here’s the kicker: ambition like this doesn’t come cheap. Meta’s ‘GenAI’ budget for 2024? Over $900 million, and it’s only going up, with next year’s tab expected to top $1 billion. And that’s not even counting the $60 billion to $80 billion they’re dropping in 2025 on data centers to keep this AI dream alive. Oh, and about those training data tactics—let’s just say Meta’s playing hardball, ditching pricey licenses for some… let’s call it ‘creative sourcing’ of ebooks. Will it work? Who knows. But one thing’s for sure: Meta’s not just dipping a toe in the AI waters; they’re diving in headfirst.
