Meta plans $200b AI data centers across the US

Meta Platforms is exploring the development of a data center campus to support its AI initiatives.

Estimated costs for the project may exceed US$200 billion, according to a report by The Information.

The company is considering locations in Louisiana, Wyoming, and Texas.

Meta executives have visited potential sites this month.

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