Meta to double down on AI spending in 2026 as Zuckerberg pushes ‘Personal Superintelligence’ vision

Meta plans to sharply increase artificial intelligence investment in 2026, with capital expenditure projected at $115–$135 billion. CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the spending will power advanced AI models and infrastructure aimed at building “personal superintelligence” for billions of users and businesses worldwide.

Meta Platforms is preparing for a major expansion of its artificial intelligence ambitions, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlining plans to nearly double the company’s AI-focused capital expenditure in 2026. The company said in its fourth-quarter earnings report that it expects to spend between $115 billion and $135 billion on AI infrastructure and related initiatives next year.

The projected outlay marks a sharp increase from the prior year, when Meta overhauled its AI operations and stepped up spending to compete more aggressively in the fast-evolving generative AI landscape. Zuckerberg described 2026 as a pivotal year for the company’s AI strategy, centered on what he calls “personal superintelligence.”

Speaking during the earnings call, Zuckerberg said Meta would continue to invest heavily in infrastructure needed to train cutting-edge AI models and deliver advanced capabilities to users and businesses globally. Much of this spending will go toward building and expanding data centres, which form the backbone of Meta’s AI development and deployment efforts.

While Zuckerberg did not disclose specific product launches, he indicated that Meta would introduce multiple new AI-driven offerings over the course of the year. “We’re not just launching one thing — we’re building a lot of things,” he said, signaling a broad product roadmap rather than a single flagship release.

Reports suggest Meta’s AI teams are testing next-generation models intended to succeed its Llama family, underscoring the company’s focus on developing its own foundational AI technologies. Zuckerberg emphasized that Meta considers itself a “deep technology company” and does not want to rely solely on models built by others in the ecosystem. Controlling its own AI stack, he argued, will allow Meta to shape the future direction of AI-powered products and services.

The CEO reiterated his long-term vision of “personal superintelligence,” a concept he introduced last year. Unlike approaches that focus primarily on automation and efficiency, Zuckerberg framed Meta’s AI push as a tool for individual empowerment. He has argued that advanced AI systems could give people greater ability to create, solve problems, and influence the world in ways aligned with their own goals.

“I am extremely optimistic that superintelligence will help humanity accelerate progress,” Zuckerberg said previously, adding that Meta’s focus lies at the intersection of technology and everyday life. He contrasted this with visions that center on fully automating work and redistributing output, positioning Meta’s approach as more personal and user-driven.

Meta’s stepped-up spending comes as competition in AI intensifies across the technology sector, with companies racing to build more powerful models and the infrastructure required to support them. By committing unprecedented levels of capital, Meta is signaling that AI will remain central to its growth strategy and product evolution in the years ahead.