AXIOS April 30, 2024
Ina Fried

Meta is pushing generative AI into every nook and cranny of its giant platforms — Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — frustrating some longtime users and threatening to worsen existing problems with spam and misinformation.

The big picture: Meta’s fast-and-furious deployment of new AI features aims to make the technology’s benefits accessible — but also risks degrading the experience for its billions of users.

Context: The company, which has been investing in AI for years, took a hit from investors last week after CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted that he is doubling down on spending on AI infrastructure even though any bottom-line payoff is a long way off.

  • Unlike rivals Google, Microsoft and OpenAI, Meta has no clear path to charging...

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