Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes personal AI assistants will become a normal part of everyday life within the next five years, predicting that billions of people will rely on AI agents that understand their goals and work around the clock on their behalf.
Speaking during Meta’s latest quarterly earnings call, Zuckerberg said it is “extremely unlikely” that people will not have their own AI agent in the near future. According to him, these assistants will go far beyond answering questions, helping users manage finances, monitor health, improve relationships, organize household tasks, and support other personal goals throughout the day.
Zuckerberg also said messaging apps will play a central role in this AI-driven future. He expects platforms such as WhatsApp to become even more important as users interact with multiple AI agents, adding that WhatsApp is already the leading platform where people engage with Meta AI.
Meta’s vision aligns with a broader industry trend toward AI systems capable of taking actions on behalf of users instead of simply responding to prompts. Google has introduced custom AI agents as part of its Search overhaul, while Anthropic has gained significant attention with its AI coding assistant, Claude Code, which has driven strong subscription growth among developers.
Despite Meta’s ambitious AI plans, investors remain cautious about the company’s heavy spending on long-term technology projects. Meta shares fell nearly 10% following its quarterly earnings report, reflecting concerns over the rising costs of AI development and other experimental initiatives.
The company’s Reality Labs division, which develops augmented reality glasses, virtual reality headsets, and related technologies, reported another quarterly loss of about $4.6 billion. Since 2021, the division has accumulated roughly $88 billion in losses as Meta continues investing heavily in future technologies.
AI infrastructure spending is also putting pressure on the company’s finances. Meta reported free cash flow of $784 million this quarter, a sharp decline from $8.55 billion during the same period last year, representing a 91% year-over-year drop. The decrease was largely driven by massive investments in AI infrastructure, including a recently announced partnership with BlackRock to build a $14 billion data center in El Paso, Texas.
Zuckerberg said Meta believes selling AI-powered intelligence will ultimately be more profitable than simply providing computing power, although he sees opportunities in both areas. He described the personal AI agents Meta is developing as the foundation for the company’s next generation of products and future revenue streams.
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Meta has already expanded its AI business tools globally across WhatsApp and Messenger, with more than one million businesses adopting the platform this quarter. The company now faces the challenge of bringing similar AI assistants to everyday consumers as it works toward Zuckerberg’s vision of billions of people using personal AI agents in the years ahead.
