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# Meta getting into the cloud business has been inevitable for a long time, as it seeks to diversify beyond ad revenue and monetize its AI buildout (M.G. Siegler/Spyglass)

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**Published:** July 3, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.techmeme.com/260703/p12#a260703p12  

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