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Meta outlines AI philosophy of personal superintelligence and announces board oversight of model release safety criteria
Meta published a long-form essay authored by Mark Zuckerberg on August 10, 2026 outlining the company's philosophy for delivering personal superintelligence, focused on individual empowerment, invention, and a balance of power favoring people. The article states that Meta is implementing a governance structure giving its independent board of directors authority to approve the safety criteria for releasing models and to review whether each model release adheres to those criteria. The article also states that Meta...
META filed its 10-Q; the most relevant disclosure change is added May 2026 long-term debt issuance: Note 8 discloses that in May 2026 the company issued $25.00 billion of fixed-rate senior unsecured notes in six series (maturities 2031-2066, stated rates 4.55%-6.45%), bringing total senior notes outstanding to $84.00 billion; net proceeds of $24.91 billion w.
META Q2 2026 Total Revenue $60,801 million, Beat Guidance by +$1.30B
META beat prior Q2 2026 Total Revenue guidance by +$1.30B. FY 2026 Total Expenses was raised by +$3.00B to $165-169 billion (midpoint $167 billion). Diluted EPS of $6.18 was down 13% year-over-year and net income of $15.85 billion was down 14% as total costs and expenses grew 55%, including $2.40 billion in legal-related charges and $1.18 billion in severance from a May 2026 headcount reduction.
Meta Announces Joint Venture With BlackRock to Develop El Paso Data Center Campus
Meta and BlackRock announced a venture to develop and own a data center campus in El Paso, Texas, with 1 gigawatt of compute capacity. Total development costs are approximately $14 billion, funded by BlackRock funds owning 80% and Meta retaining 20%; at financial close, Meta will contribute land and construction-in-progress assets valued at approximately $2.3 billion, BlackRock will contribute approximately $4.9 billion in cash, and Meta will receive a one-time distribution of approximately $1 billion. A portion...
Meta Announces Expansion of Louisiana Data Center to 5GW With Over $50B Regional Investment
Meta announced an expansion of its Richland Parish, Louisiana data center to 5GW of compute capacity, representing a regional investment of more than $50 billion. Since breaking ground in December 2024, local Louisiana businesses have received more than $1.6 billion in contracts, and Meta is investing over $1 billion in local infrastructure improvements including roads, water and wastewater systems. Once operational, the data center is expected to provide more than 1,000 roles in a community of 20,000 residents;...
Meta breaks ground on first data center in Canada, a 1GW AI-optimized site in Sturgeon County, Alberta
Meta announced it has broken ground on a new 1GW, AI-optimized data center in Sturgeon County, Alberta, representing its first data center in Canada and the 33rd in its global fleet. The project represents an investment of more than CAD $13 billion and is expected to support approximately 3,000 construction workers at peak construction and more than 300 operational jobs once complete. The company also disclosed approximately CAD $60 million in local infrastructure investments and that electricity use will be mat...
Meta Announces Partnership With EssilorLuxottica to Launch Meta Glasses
Meta announced a partnership with EssilorLuxottica to launch Meta Glasses, a new line of AI glasses building on the technology of the company's existing AI glasses portfolio. The product is launching with 26 distinct styles, three frame styles (Meta Adventurer, Meta Fury, and Meta Glasses by Kylie), and a starting price of $299. Meta Glasses are the first AI glasses to launch with Meta AI powered by Muse Spark from Meta Superintelligence Labs on day one, and are available starting today at Meta.com, Best Buy, Am...
Meta Partners With Reliance on AI-Enabled Data Center in India
Meta Platforms announced an agreement with Reliance Industries to lease Meta's first AI-enabled data center in India, located in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Reliance will build the facility with 168 MW of capacity in its first phase, with options to scale, and Meta will lease the capacity, cover the full cost of energy and water, and run the data center on renewable energy cooled with desalinated seawater. Meta separately contracted nearly 1 GW of new clean and renewable energy in India through CleanMax (837 MW) and Four...
Meta Launches Business AI on WhatsApp for Small Businesses in India
Meta has launched Business AI features within the WhatsApp Business app for eligible small businesses in India. The feature is designed to help small businesses manage customer interactions around the clock, automate responses, capture leads, and drive sales without requiring coding or third-party tools. Business AI will soon expand to support UPI-based payment facilitation directly within WhatsApp chats. Initial adoption shows positive traction with select businesses reporting improved conversion rates and orde...
Meta Expands AI Glasses Accessibility Features for People With Disabilities
Meta announced new AI glasses features ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, including expanded Be My Eyes integration for hands-free video calls with trusted contacts, voice-controlled call management for WhatsApp/Messenger/Instagram, one-touch shortcuts on Ray-Ban Meta Optics and Oakley Meta Vanguard, and real-time captions during voice calls on Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses. The company also highlighted third-party apps built using the Meta Wearables Device Access Toolkit, including OOrion for object de...
Meta Announces Multi-Year Strategic Partnership with Cannes Film Festival 2026
Meta Platforms announced a new multi-year strategic partnership to become an Official Partner of the Festival de Cannes 2026. The company will host Meta House at the Majestic Hotel on the Croisette from May 12–19, featuring AI and wearable technology experiences including Ray-Ban Meta glasses demos, AI-powered features, and live translation capabilities. Meta is also serving as technology partner for the Steven Soderbergh-directed documentary John Lennon: The Last Interview, which is an official Cannes selection.
Meta Publishes AI Glasses Buying Guide Detailing Four Product Models
Meta published a consumer-facing guide comparing its AI glasses lineup across four models. The guide covers Ray-Ban Meta (starting at $379), Oakley Meta HSTN ($399), Oakley Meta Vanguard ($499), and Meta Ray-Ban Display ($799). The article describes features, use cases, and pricing for each model without disclosing any financial results, guidance updates, or material business developments.
Meta Platforms Completes $25 Billion Senior Notes Offering
Meta Platforms, Inc. completed a $25 billion aggregate principal amount senior notes offering across six tranches with maturities ranging from 2031 to 2066. The offering includes $3 billion of 4.550% notes due 2031, $2 billion of 4.875% notes due 2033, $6 billion of 5.250% notes due 2036, $4 billion of 6.200% notes due 2046, $6 billion of 6.300% notes due 2056, and $4 billion of 6.450% notes due 2066. The notes were issued under the Company's Form S-3 registration statement and are governed by an indenture with...