Zuckerberg teases agentic commerce tools and major AI rollout in 2026
TechCrunch • • business
Key Points:
- Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will begin releasing new AI models and products within the coming months, following a major rebuild of the company’s AI program in 2025.
- AI-driven commerce is a key focus, with new shopping tools designed to help users find products tailored to their interests, leveraging Meta’s access to personal data for a uniquely personalized experience.
- Meta recently acquired Manus, a developer of general-purpose AI agents, which will be integrated into Meta’s products while continuing to operate independently.
- The company plans a significant increase in capital expenditures for 2026, projecting $115 billion to $135 billion to support AI and core business infrastructure, up from $72 billion in 2025.
- Despite past investor concerns about
