Meta is building the world's longest subsea cable: Project Waterworth will span 50,000 km and connect five continents - and it aims to boost global connectivity and AI services
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Meta's 'Project Waterworth' will establish the longest subsea cable, exceeding 50,000 kilometers, connecting five continents and multiple countries. This multi-billion dollar investment aims to bolster digital connectivity, enabling greater economic cooperation and digital inclusion, particularly in emerging markets like India. The cable will employ innovative routing and burial techniques to ensure reliability and minimize damage risks. As AI continues to grow, this project underscores the significance of enhanced global connectivity to meet increasing digital demands and infrastructure needs.
"These investments enable unmatched connectivity for our world's increasing digital needs," said Nagarajan and Aimé.
"As AI continues to transform industries and societies around the world, it's clear that capacity, resilience, and global reach are more important than ever to support leading infrastructure."
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