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Mark Zuckerberg's take on risk.

Mark Zuckerberg · a16z · Oct 19, 2026 · CEO Messaging Shifts

Zuckerberg argues stagnation guarantees failure, making inaction the greatest risk

“the biggest risk you can take is not taking any risk”— Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg, speaking via a16z, argues that in a fast-changing world, refusing to take risks is itself the most dangerous strategy. He acknowledges critics will always identify downside risks in any given decision, but contends that aggregate stagnation guarantees failure. The framing signals Meta's continued aggressive posture on AI investment and bold bets.

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