Meta's First-Quarter Revenue Outlook Falls Short of Expectations

Key Points:

* Revenue forecast of $39.5 billion to $41.8 billion for Q1, below analyst estimates.
* Slower digital ad sales suggest potential sector-wide weakness.
* Upsurge in AI spending raises questions about Meta's financial stability.
* Daily Active People (DAP) reached 3.35 billion, a 5% increase year-over-year.
* Meta plans to invest heavily in AI infrastructure and hiring.