Zuckerberg says Meta’s AI bet is paying off, so why does Meta tell IRS it could fail

Mark Zuckerberg tells investors Meta’s AI push is accelerating every part of the business, but Meta tells the IRS its AI data centers are an experiment that could fail. The New York Times reports Meta classifies its AI data centers as ‘pilot models’ to claim research tax credits on Nvidia chips, saving $3.9 billion in 2025. Its own filings warn the strategy could be overturned, with unrecognized tax benefits up 45% to $18.74 billion.