Meta reveals it is considering a cloud business… explores diversifying its reliance on advertising

Mark Zuckerberg 2026 year 5 month 29 day, Meta said it is considering a cloud computing business. He said entering the cloud business is "definitely on the table." The company did not disclose a specific launch date or plan.

Meta explained that it currently uses its large-scale computing capacity primarily for AI infrastructure. The company noted that its long-term goal is to develop superintelligence. The company said this is the background to its consideration of a cloud business.

Meta explained that it has received several inquiries from outside companies about providing cloud services. The inquiries explored the possibility of making the company's computing capacity available to external parties. The company said this demand is one factor in its consideration of a cloud business.

Meta said launching a cloud business could be a way to diversify its revenue structure, which relies heavily on advertising. The company said it is considering the need to diversify revenue away from its advertising-centered model. It did not disclose specific revenue estimates.

The cloud market Meta is considering includes established players such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet. The companies are said to generate high margins from cloud services. Meta said it is conducting its review based on its internal capabilities and external inquiries, while recognizing this competitive landscape.

Meta reiterated that it is currently in the review stage. The company has not yet disclosed specific plans, such as the investment amount or business structure. No specific timeline has been announced pending further updates.