Governor Jeff Landry described Meta's investment as "game-changing" for Louisiana's tech landscape, promising a boost in job creation and economic revitalization in a historically neglected area.
Local representatives view the new data center as a boon, emphasizing that it could bring significant improvement to Richland parish's economy, which suffers from high poverty and low employment rates.
While Meta's data center promises 500 permanent jobs and numerous temporary construction opportunities, environmental groups are voicing concerns about its dependence on fossil fuels and potential consequences for energy pricing.
The U.S. Commerce Department highlighted a growing demand for data centers driven by AI, underscoring the need for such facilities to support the projected 9% annual growth in the sector.
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