Meta Platforms reported a 14% year-over-year decline in second-quarter profit, despite revenue exceeding Wall Street expectations. The company's free cash flow saw a significant 91% drop, attributed to increased legal expenses and severance costs from recent layoffs. CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed optimism about AI's role in accelerating Meta's business and new product development, even as the company faces criticism regarding the impact of social media on children. AI
IMPACT Meta's AI investments are driving core business acceleration and new product development, despite financial headwinds and public scrutiny.
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