Meta and Microsoft Keep Their License to Spend
Wall Street Journal - WSJ TechThursday, July 31, 2025 at 9:30:00 AM
Despite the massive costs of AI development, Meta and Microsoft aren't tightening their belts just yet. Their core businesses—ads for Meta, cloud and software for Microsoft—are still raking in enough cash to fund their aggressive AI bets without panicking shareholders. But the article hints this spending spree might not last forever if those core revenues ever slow down.
Editor’s Note: Big Tech's AI arms race is expensive, but for now, these companies can afford to go all-in. It’s a reminder that even "moonshot" projects rely on old-school moneymakers—and if those ever stumble, the AI gold rush could hit a reality check.
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