Meta Commits $10B to U.S. Data Center Amid AI Power Race, Contrasting Amazon and Microsoft’s India Push
Meta is doubling down on U.S. infrastructure with a $10 billion investment in an Indiana data center designed to deliver 1 gigawatt of electrical capacity—enough to power 800,000 homes—to fuel its AI ambitions. The move aligns with the White House's 'Make in America' policy, starkly diverging from rivals Amazon and Microsoft, which pledged $53 billion combined for Indian data centers in December.
While Amazon and Microsoft target Hyderabad and Bangalore, Meta's bet on U.S. gridline firms underscores a strategic focus on domestic energy partnerships. The Zuckerberg-led firm had previously committed $600 billion over three years to U.S. infrastructure, signaling a long-term play in the AI arms race where power access is the new battleground.