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Meta Fuels AI With Louisiana Data Center Expansion
13 Jul
Summary
- Meta's Louisiana data center will expand to 5 gigawatts.
- Expansion aims to support the company's artificial intelligence ambitions.
- Local businesses secured over $1.6 billion in contracts since December 2024.
Meta is set to dramatically increase the compute capacity of its data center located in Richland Parish, Louisiana. The facility's expansion will reach 5 gigawatts, a critical development intended to support the company's expanding artificial intelligence initiatives.
Since construction began in December 2024, Meta has awarded local Louisiana businesses contracts totaling more than $1.6 billion. This expansion underscores Meta's commitment to advancing its AI technologies through enhanced infrastructure.
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