Stock Pulse
Meta Platforms (META) is facing an antitrust trial with the FTC that could lead to a breakup of the company [4], posing a significant risk to its operations. The company is also seeking funding from other tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon to train its Llama large language model, but hesitations around its open-source nature exist [1]. Despite a recent stock decline partly due to negative publicity from a tell-all book [8], Meta launched new large language models and invested heavily in AI infrastructure [7]. Q1 2025 guidance projects slower revenue growth [2], but the company introduced new teen safety features across its platforms to boost user trust [2] and is expanding its board with individuals experienced in government relations and fintech [3]. A failed acquisition of AI chip startup FuriosaAI represents a setback in Meta's efforts to compete with Nvidia [5], while the company focuses on Reels to drive engagement and advertising revenue [9].