Overview of Meta's AI Data Centre Initiative
Meta plans to invest hundreds of billions to build large AI data centres in the US.
The first data centre, Prometheus, is scheduled to become operational in 2026.
The initiative aims to create 'superintelligence' technology that surpasses human cognition.
Major Data Centre Projects and Locations
Prometheus will be located in New Albany, Ohio, covering an area nearly the size of Manhattan.
Hyperion, another major cluster, will be built in Louisiana and is expected to be operational by 2030.
Meta is also developing additional multi-gigawatt clusters strategically positioned across various sites.
Investment and Financial Impact
Meta generated over $160 billion in revenue in 2024, primarily through online advertising.
Following the announcement, Meta shares rose by 1% and have increased by over 20% this year.
Industry analysts suggest Mark Zuckerberg is leveraging financial power to dominate the AI sector.
Environmental Considerations
AI data centres are energy and water-intensive, raising environmental concerns.
Projected water consumption for these centres could reach 1.7 trillion gallons globally by 2027.
One AI query may consume as much water as a small bottle, highlighting sustainability issues.
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