Meta AI is going all out, with significant 2026 overhauls expected to include pushing into the mainstream on Facebook and Instagram via global rollouts of support assistants capable of managing requests for news, entertainment, and lifestyle content straight from chats. A $65 billion investment in massive-scale AI infrastructure-and potential restructuring of the overall workforceKey trends, including:Meta AI is exploding out the gate, with major updates set for 2026: AI Support AssistantMeta is introducing an AI-driven assistant on Facebook and Instagram to assist 24/7 with account security, password changes and profile settings. New Content Partnership: Meta AI is reportedly incorporating real-time information from major news sources such as CNN, Fox News, etc., to provide better and accurate responses. Llama 4 Delays: There are reportedly delays in the upcoming Llama 4 model, considering a staggered release, owing to the performance issues faced in reasoning and math-related operations. Increased Spending on AI: Meta is reportedly planning to invest up to billion this year on infrastructure such as custom AI chips (MTIA) and data centers to enhance their AI capabilities. Security Concerns: There have reportedly been incidents of a "rogue AI agent" that led to the unintentional sharing of internal information with unauthorized personnel. Improved Content Moderation: Meta is reportedly enhancing the use of AI to ensure safer, precise, and accurate identification of harmful content and scams. Facebook Facebook +5 Current AI at Meta Projects Canopy Height Maps v2: A new computer vision tool to map forest heights, indicating the application of AI in environmental tracking. SAM Audio: Introducing the Segment Anything Model, which will aid in the separation of sound. Vibes: An initiative focused on immersive AI-created videos.