Meta's Muse AI Gains Users as Cost Concerns Prompt Share Structure Change

Meta's Muse AI Gains Users as Cost Concerns Prompt Share Structure Change

Meta said on 23 October that its Muse AI assistant saw strong early adoption, while analysts warned that the compute costs of the service are high and its financial returns remain uncertain. The announcement followed Meta's third-quarter earnings released on 14 October, which showed revenue of $63. 3 billion and earnings of $3.

56 per share, but also highlighted rising capital spending in its Reality Labs unit. After the earnings, the company unveiled a new class of non-voting Class C shares that can be sold to fund AI projects and allow CEO Mark Zuckerberg to meet a potential California wealth-tax liability while retaining voting control.

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23 octobre 2026
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CEO Mark Zuckerberg Keeps Winning With Meta's AI Moves and Muse Launch
CEO Mark Zuckerberg Keeps Winning With Meta's AI Moves and Muse Launch

Business Insider • 23 oct. 19h08

Meta reported strong early adoption of its Muse AI assistant, but analysts note the high compute expenses and uncertain financial returns.

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Zuckerberg makes deal with Meta to help him pay billionaire tax if it passes
Zuckerberg makes deal with Meta to help him pay billionaire tax if it passes

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 23 oct. 07h04

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta have agreed to issue a new class of non-voting shares that could be sold to meet a potential California wealth tax, while keeping his majority ownership and committing to remain in the state for eight years.

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Zuckerberg owns 13% of Meta but controls 61% of it. California’s wealth tax will bill him on the 13%
Zuckerberg owns 13% of Meta but controls 61% of it. California’s wealth tax will bill him on the 13%

Fortune • 23 oct. 06h51

Meta issued a new class of non-voting stock that lets Mark Zuckerberg sell a portion to cover a possible California wealth-tax bill while preserving his voting control of the company.

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22 octobre 2026
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Mark Zuckerberg's creative plan to pay California’s proposed billionaire tax without losing control of Meta
Mark Zuckerberg's creative plan to pay California’s proposed billionaire tax without losing control of Meta

TechCrunch • 22 oct. 23h50

Meta announced a new class of non-voting stock that will be issued to existing shareholders and may allow CEO Mark Zuckerberg to sell shares to cover a potential California billionaire tax without losing voting control.

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Meta’s deal to keep Zuckerberg in California adds to wealth tax debate
Meta’s deal to keep Zuckerberg in California adds to wealth tax debate

CNBC • 22 oct. 20h35

Meta filed a plan to grant non-voting Class C shares to Mark Zuckerberg, allowing him to cover a potential California billionaire tax while remaining in the state for at least eight years.

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Mark Zuckerberg threatened to leave California over proposed billionaire tax, Meta says
Mark Zuckerberg threatened to leave California over proposed billionaire tax, Meta says

CBS News • 22 oct. 14h28

Meta announced a board-approved plan to issue nonvoting Class C shares that Mark Zuckerberg can sell to fund a potential California billionaire wealth tax, while committing to remain a state resident for eight years.

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AI's future hinges on public safety concern, cybersecurity, regulatory work in Congress
AI's future hinges on public safety concern, cybersecurity, regulatory work in Congress

Fox News • 22 oct. 12h37

Meta posted solid third-quarter earnings and growth for its Muse AI agent, while its stock fell about 3% after announcing higher capital spending and a new non-voting share class.

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Meta strikes deal with Zuckerberg to help him foot billionaire tax bill
Meta strikes deal with Zuckerberg to help him foot billionaire tax bill

The Guardian • 22 oct. 10h10

Meta will create a new class of non-voting shares that Mark Zuckerberg can sell to cover a possible one-off wealth tax in California, while committing to stay in the state for eight years.

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Zuckerberg strikes Meta deal to stay in California amid potential wealth tax
Zuckerberg strikes Meta deal to stay in California amid potential wealth tax

Fox Business • 22 oct. 07h08

Meta will create a new class of non-voting stock that Zuckerberg can sell to cover a potential billionaire wealth tax, in exchange for his commitment to remain a California resident for eight years.

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Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns
Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns

Reuters • 22 oct. 02h03

Meta will issue non-voting Class C shares to Mark Zuckerberg, allowing him to fund a possible California wealth-tax bill while committing to stay in the state for eight years.

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21 octobre 2026
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Zuckerberg weighed leaving California over the wealth tax. Meta answered with a new class of stock
Zuckerberg weighed leaving California over the wealth tax. Meta answered with a new class of stock

Fortune • 21 oct. 23h59

Meta announced a one-for-one distribution of new non-voting Class C shares, a move aimed at raising capital without diluting Mark Zuckerberg’s voting power and to help cover a possible California wealth-tax liability.

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Meta's Muse AI agent achieves strong growth, company introduces new shares to power investments
Meta's Muse AI agent achieves strong growth, company introduces new shares to power investments

Reuters • 21 oct. 21h23

Meta announced a new class of non-voting stock to finance its AI investments after reporting strong growth for its Muse AI agent and better-than-expected quarterly results.

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Meta says Muse has over 10M users, with shopping a top activity
Meta says Muse has over 10M users, with shopping a top activity

TechCrunch • 21 oct. 21h14

Meta said its AI assistant Muse now has over 10 million users, with a quarter of engaged shoppers spending more than $200 per purchase, and outlined plans to scale the service and improve profitability.

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Meta plans nonvoting shares, eyeing more stock sales to fund its AI dreams
Meta plans nonvoting shares, eyeing more stock sales to fund its AI dreams

Semafor • 21 oct. 19h17

Meta announced plans to create a class of non-voting stock that can be sold to fund artificial-intelligence projects without reducing Mark Zuckerberg’s voting control.

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20 octobre 2026
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Meta Q3 earnings to test Wall Street's stomach for AI spending
Meta Q3 earnings to test Wall Street's stomach for AI spending

Yahoo Finance • 20 oct. 18h41

Meta is expected to post earnings of $3.56 per share on $63.3 billion revenue for the third quarter, while capital spending and losses in its Reality Labs unit are projected to rise sharply.

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