Meta's AI bet calms investors, but doubts on billions in spending remain

Meta's quarterly results and its new "cuddly" AI agent have initially calmed nervous investors, but uncertainty remains over whether the company's billions in AI investments will pay off. The article was published on October 22, 2026. The report, written by Katharina Kort from New York, highlights that Meta's earnings and the new AI product soothed market fears about a potential AI bubble. However, the underlying concern about the profitability of massive AI spending persists among investors. The article is from Spiegel and is licensed for personal use only, with other uses violating copyright. It was published on October 22, 2026, and is no longer accessible after 30 days or 10 views.