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Meta is planning a new class of non-voting shares that could let Mark Zuckerberg sell stock while retaining control of the company, Coinpaper reports. The arrangement is tied to a proposed financing structure as Meta’s AI spending rises.

Under the reported plan, Zuckerberg could freely sell 20% of his initial allocation of the new shares. Restrictions would apply to the rest, with portions gradually released if he continues leading Meta. The report says he has committed to staying near the company’s headquarters for eight years, subject to exceptions. The trade-off is plain enough: raise money for an expensive AI build-out without giving up voting power. But it leaves investors weighing the cost of keeping founder control against the capital Meta says it needs. Should shareholders accept that bargain to fund AI investment, or should raising money come with more limits on control?

Discuss: Should shareholders accept a non-voting share deal to fund Meta’s AI investment, or should raising capital come with more limits on Zuckerberg’s control?

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