Meta Platforms begins 2026 facing significant legal headwinds, notably 'tens of billions' in addiction lawsuits, with trials expected 'early 2026' (AInvest News Editorial Team, Jan 1, 2026). Effective January 2026, a new EU ad choice model also risks impacting revenue (TechBuzz.ai, Dec 31, 2025).
Conversely, Meta recently secured a landmark US antitrust victory in late 2025 (markets.financialcontent.com, Jan 1, 2026). The company also continues its aggressive AI pivot, highlighted by the late 2025 Manus AI acquisition for 'billions' and Reels' projected $50 billion annual revenue (SCMP, Dec 30, 2025; WhalesBook.com, Jan 1, 2026).