How Meta founded FAIR in 2013, fell behind
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TL;DRMeta's AI lab lost momentum chasing metaverse hype, now spending massively to regain lost ground.
Why it matters: Meta's AI investment trajectory signals how distraction from core tech bets can require enormous capital to recover competitive position.
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