Meta is set to dramatically escalate its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, allotting an unprecedented financial commitment that rivals the GDP of some countries. The tech giant, parent to Facebook, announced plans to nearly double its capital expenditure on AI infrastructure this year, targeting between $115 billion and $135 billion. This marks a significant leap from the previous year’s investment of $72.22 billion.

The increased funding is aimed at bolstering Meta’s Superintelligence Labs and supporting its daily operations, as stated by Susan Li, Meta’s CFO, during a recent earnings call. If realized, this colossal investment will equate to the GDP of Kenya, which the International Monetary Fund reported at $136 billion in 2025.

The expansion isn’t limited to Meta. Amazon and other tech titans are also heavily investing in AI, sparking a datacenter boom. Despite the surge in expenditure, Meta anticipates that the AI investments will lead to significant operational income growth in 2026, exceeding financial performance from 2025.

Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has emphasized the major role AI will play in transforming the company’s product offerings and operating model. The company is working towards developing ‘personal superintelligence’ while integrating large language models with existing systems to enhance user engagement and ad delivery.

The ambitious investment is part of a broader initiative called Meta Compute, which aims to build extensive new AI datacenters. The company has also secured deals for nuclear energy to support its infrastructure expansion, highlighting its commitment to a sustainable energy future.