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Meta, as a cash-flowing tech behemoth, generates substantial revenue, primarily through advertising. Given their financial strength, Zuckerberg questioned whether any alternative use of capital—such as dividends or share buybacks—would be as beneficial as investing in AI.
He alluded to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a viable avenue, especially with recent regulatory easing allowing big tech firms to acquire new startups and technologies more freely. Such strategic moves could help Meta shore up its position and possibly absorb emerging competitors or innovative AI firms.