Meta is charging for AI access for the first time ever — and their infrastructure costs just hit $1.3 billion in one quarter alone. The company rolled out paid Meta AI subscriptions this week across WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, marking a fundamental shift from their traditional ad-only model. Meta projects this could generate $10-15 billion over the next three to five years, essentially creating an entirely new business line built on AI subscriptions. Here's what this means for your monthly budget and digital experience — new AI news every weekday, subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's story.

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