Mark Zuckerberg announced plans for Meta to spend hundreds of billions of dollars on large AI data centres in the US. The first, named Prometheus, will launch in 2026 in Ohio and cover an area comparable to Manhattan. Additionally, a cluster named Hyperion in Louisiana is projected to reach five gigawatts. Meta's AI initiatives focus on developing 'superintelligence' technology, a significant shift from its revenue primarily driven by online advertising. Expert Karl Freund highlighted this investment strategy positions Meta to lead in AI innovations.
Meta's first multi-gigawatt data centre, Prometheus, will be operational by 2026, covering an area nearly the size of Manhattan, per Mark Zuckerberg.
The company plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in AI data centres, aiming to develop technology branded as 'superintelligence' that could surpass human intelligence.
One of the new clusters, Hyperion, in Louisiana, will scale up to five gigawatts, while Prometheus in Ohio signifies a significant investment in large-scale AI infrastructure.
Karl Freund noted that Zuckerberg's strategy involves substantial investment and hiring top talent, aiming to secure a leading position in the AI sector.
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