Meta launches America's Workforce Academy with $115 million investment, offering free skilled trades training with guaranteed jobs for all graduates.

After leaning on debt to fund its artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions, the social media giant may now be turning to its own shareholders.

The cost-free program, America's Workforce Academy, will end in guaranteed job offers to graduates, the company said in a statement. A Meta spokesperson said the program will provide generalist ‌training for ⁠data center ⁠technicians.

The program promises a "fast track" into long-term trades careers with a guaranteed job offer at the end of training.

The program will offer a five-week-long, fully funded training for fiber technicians, welders, plumbers, electricians and skilled trade workers in Texas and three other states.

Meta Business Agent is AI that lets every business show up for every customer, as if they had an infinite team behind them.

The retailer will debut the spaces — which allow shoppers to test Meta's lineup of AI glasses and VR headsets — at 50 locations this summer.

ArchAstro just emerged from stealth with an artificial intelligence network designed to automate complex, cross-company software deployments and integrations.

Investors must decide whether Meta's remarkable ad business outweighs its eye-watering AI spending.

The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.

The 'disappearing into the bushes like Homer Simpson' strategy is a bold choice.