Meta boosts investment in West Texas AI data center by over sixfold to $10 billion
Meta has announced a significant increase in its investment for an AI data center in El Paso, Texas, raising its commitment from $1.5 billion to $10 billion. The facility, which aims to achieve 1 gigawatt of capacity by 2028, will create 300 new jobs and require a peak workforce of over 4,000 construction workers. Additionally, Meta plans to contribute to local infrastructure by adding over 5,000 megawatts of clean power and partnering with nonprofits to improve water access in the area.
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Meta's El Paso data center will create 300 new jobs and require over 4,000 construction workers.
The facility aims to provide 1 gigawatt of capacity by 2028.
Meta plans to add over 5,000 megawatts of clean power to the grid.
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