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Meta shares drop as Q2 profit declines due to legal expenses and severance costs
Meta Platforms reported a 14% decline in second-quarter profit to $15.85 billion due to legal expenses and severance costs, despite a 28% revenue increase to $60.8 billion. CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted AI advancements and user growth, including Instagram reaching 2 billion daily users, but the company faces challenges from rising costs and public scrutiny over social media's impact on youth.
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