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Meta explores AI monetization and link fees amid shifting tech revenues
Meta Platforms is shifting its focus toward monetization and AI integration. The company is testing a new system that would charge businesses for posts containing external links. This move comes as Meta seeks new revenue streams to offset high AI development costs. Additionally, Meta's new personal AI assistant, Muse, has seen rapid adoption, surpassing five million downloads in less than a month.
Financially, Meta reported $60.8 billion in revenue for the second quarter, despite ongoing legal challenges. The company also reached a $16.7 billion settlement with U.S. states regarding the impact of its platforms on minors.
In the broader AI sector, OpenAI reported annual revenues of approximately $50 billion, which was lower than previous market expectations of $68 billion. This discrepancy led to a decline in shares for several AI-related companies, including Nvidia and Oracle. Meanwhile, Palantir Technologies continues to see significant market interest, with its stock experiencing a 93% year-over-year revenue growth in its second quarter of 2026.
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Goldman Sachs · Mark Zuckerberg · Meta Platforms · Muse · Nvidia · OpenAI · Palantir Technologies · VIG/C-Quadrat TFI · Wall Street
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Meta's Muse AI assistant surpassed five million downloads in less than a month. kryptomagazin.cz · time.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Meta reported $60.8 billion in revenue for the second quarter. time.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Palantir reported 93% year-over-year revenue growth in its second quarter of 2026. finbold.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Meta is testing a system to charge companies for posts containing external links. tech.hn.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Meta reached a $16.7 billion settlement with US states regarding social media impact on youth. kryptomagazin.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] OpenAI's annual revenue reached approximately $50 billion, lower than previous estimates of $68 billion. crn.pl