Meta Confirms $600 Billion US Investment, Solidifying AI Ambitions
New York, NY – Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has officially committed to a massive $600 billion investment in the United States through 2028. The pledge, initially floated by CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a White House dinner wiht former President Donald Trump and other AI industry leaders, will fuel advancements in artificial intelligence technology, infrastructure progress, and workforce expansion.
The declaration,made in a blog post Friday,transforms a previously somewhat uncertain commitment into a concrete plan. Zuckerberg’s initial figure, delivered during the September dinner, was accompanied by a candid, hot-mic moment where he admitted to uncertainty about the exact number, stating he “wasn’t sure what number you wanted to go with” to President Trump.
Meta CFO Susan Li later clarified that the $600 billion represents the “total envelope” of the company’s US investment plans, encompassing data center infrastructure, operational costs, and personnel. Now, Meta is formalizing that figure and outlining its allocation.
This substantial investment signals Meta’s aggressive push into the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The company plans to dedicate significant resources to developing innovative AI data center designs focused on sustainability, with a goal of becoming “water positive” by 2030 – meaning Meta will replenish more water than it consumes.
The move comes as the US government increasingly focuses on securing its position as a global leader in AI, and as tech companies face growing pressure to demonstrate responsible innovation. Meta’s commitment represents a significant vote of confidence in the US economy and a clear indication of the company’s long-term strategy centered around artificial intelligence.
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