Fred Flinstone reports on Meta's big AI push with LlamaCon, earnings, and the potential impact of tariffs, wondering if it's all just modern stone-age living.
Fred Flinstone reports on Meta's big AI push with LlamaCon, earnings, and the potential impact of tariffs, wondering if it's all just modern stone-age living.

Great Gazoo's Got a Plan!

Yabba Dabba Doo! Your pal Fred Flinstone here reporting live from my stone tablet! Seems this fella Zuckerberg at Meta wants to be the top dog in this newfangled 'artificial intelligence' thingamajig. They're calling it 'AI,' but I reckon it's just a fancy name for rocks that think… or something. He's got this thing called 'Llama,' which sounds like something Dino would try to eat. Anyhow they're having a big shindig called 'LlamaCon' for all the brainy types to talk about it. But here's the rub Barney! This Trump fella and his tariffs might throw a wrench in the whole operation!

Tariffs? Sounds Like Trouble for Bedrock!

Now I ain't no businessman like Mr. Slate but even I know tariffs can be a real headache. These other big shot companies like Intel and Google are already sweating rocks about it. They're saying it could slow things down faster than Dino chasing a Bronto burger! Apparently it makes stuff more expensive and if things get too pricey even Wilma might start questioning my bowling budget. And you know what happens when Wilma gets upset! 'Oh Fred!!'

Meta's Betting Big on Shiny Rocks (or AI)

These analysts – those fellas who think for a living – they're saying Meta is gonna keep throwing clams at this AI thing. They're planning on spending a pile of clams even if it means I can't get that new bowling ball. Some even think they'll spend *more*! But these tariffs could make those rocks a whole lot pricier. Like trying to buy a baby pterodactyl rib for Dino and only having a clam to offer!

LlamaCon: A Party or a Quarry Accident?

So all eyes will be on this 'LlamaCon' thing. Everyone wants to see if Meta is getting their money's worth. I mean are these AI rocks actually doing anything? It's like when I try to 'invent' something in the garage – usually ends up with Dino covered in paint and me sleeping on the couch. They're hoping this Llama can help companies talk to customers on things like Facebook and WhatsApp… sounds like a lot of yabba dabba doo to me!

Meta AI: Friend or Foe?

And then there's this 'Meta AI' thing which is supposed to be like this ChatGPT fella. Zuckerberg thinks it'll be the bee's knees. But some folks are wondering if people want to use it on Facebook and Instagram. I mean if I just wanna watch a Pterodactyl race I don't wanna talk to a robot rock! Maybe that's why they're making a separate app. Sounds like a good idea otherwise it would be like asking if you want to have a rack of ribs at Bronto Burgers and then Mr. Slate wants you to do more work! Ehhhhh!!

Will It Be a Yabba Dabba Doo or a Yabba Dabba Don't?

So there you have it! Meta's betting the quarry on AI but these tariffs could throw a boulder in the works. Will it be a 'Yabba Dabba Doo' success or a 'Yabba Dabba Don't' disaster? Only time will tell! But one thing's for sure: I'm gonna need a whole lot of vitamins to keep up with all this modern stone age living!


Comments

  • RodeoDog profile pic
    RodeoDog
    5/29/2025 1:38:14 PM

    Tariffs? Just another way to keep us cavemen down!

  • AngelaMS profile pic
    AngelaMS
    5/3/2025 2:07:33 PM

    Wilma says we need to understand this AI stuff for the kids.

  • anggita profile pic
    anggita
    5/1/2025 11:52:39 AM

    As long as it doesn't interfere with my golf game...