Benzingaยท2025-11-15 05:51Core Insights - Meta Platforms Inc. is set to evaluate employees based on their ability to utilize artificial intelligence to drive results, with this becoming a core expectation by 2026 [2][4] - The company will assess how effectively employees leverage AI to enhance productivity, develop internal tools, and achieve measurable improvements [2][4] - While AI usage will not be formally reviewed in 2025, employees are encouraged to highlight AI-enabled successes in their self-evaluations [3] Industry Trends - Meta's initiative reflects a broader trend in the tech industry, with major firms like Amazon and Microsoft mandating AI adoption among employees [4] - Microsoft has communicated to its managers that using AI is now essential, while Alphabet's CEO emphasized the need for full AI integration to maintain competitiveness [4] Financial Performance - Meta's shift towards AI follows strong third-quarter earnings, reporting adjusted earnings of $7.25 per share and revenue of $51.24 billion, marking a 26% year-over-year increase [5] - The company's financial strength supports its ambitions in AI, despite indications of a downward trajectory in stock performance across various time frames [5]