Meta unveils $600bn US investment in AI Data Center expansion

Meta Platforms has announced plans to invest $600 billion across the US over the coming years to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) and data center infrastructure — one of the largest capital commitments ever made by a US technology company.

The multi-year initiative will accelerate construction of hyperscale data centers designed to power Meta’s next generation of AI systems, virtual platforms, and immersive technologies. According to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the company is “front-loading compute capacity to prepare for the most optimistic cases in AI development.”

Meta’s move underscores how the race to secure compute and data infrastructure has become central to leadership in AI. The plan includes billions in new facilities across several US states, including a $27 billion financing agreement with Blue Owl Capital for a Louisiana site and a $1.5 billion data center investment in Texas.

“Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world’s digital infrastructure, and Meta’s unprecedented investment positions the US at the forefront of that transformation,” said a company spokesperson.

The announcement follows a wave of large-scale infrastructure expansions across Big Tech, as companies compete to build the computational backbone required for advanced AI workloads. Industry analysts say the commitment could have a significant impact on US job creation, semiconductor demand, and renewable-energy development tied to data-center power needs.

While the investment promises substantial economic benefits, it also raises questions around energy consumption, sustainability, and regional resource use, with data centers already accounting for a growing share of global electricity demand.

Meta emphasised that its new facilities will be built with sustainability in mind, integrating renewable-energy partnerships and advanced cooling technologies to reduce environmental impact.

As the global AI landscape intensifies, Meta’s $600 billion bet signals not just a technological arms race — but a new era of infrastructure-driven competition in artificial intelligence.