# Meta plans new class of shares to fund AI infrastructure buildout

Meta is creating a new class of stock to help finance its broad artificial intelligence buildout. The move is aimed at funding expensive AI infrastructure and development as the company expands its AI push. The structure could affect Meta’s capital-raising approach and shareholder interests.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/21/meta-wants-to-pay-for-its-broad-ai-buildout-with-a-newly-created-class-of-stock/) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:45:34 +0000
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/1015799/meta-shares-class-ai-q3-2026-earnings) — 2026-10-21T17:30:02-04:00