Reality Labs represents a funded option on next-generation computing platforms that Meta can sustain indefinitely given FoA profitability. The ~$17-19B annual RL operating loss is explicitly framed as decade-long R&D rather than near-term business building. If AR/VR becomes a major computing platform, Meta's accumulated investment in hardware, software, and neural interfaces positions it as a potential platform owner rather than tenant. The AI glasses revenue growth signals early commercial traction in wearables.
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