Meta is launching a major AI infrastructure initiative. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta Compute on Monday. The company aims to significantly expand its energy footprint. This move signals Meta's commitment to leading in AI development.
Meta plans to build tens of gigawatts of power capacity this decade. Long-term, the goal is hundreds of gigawatts or more. Zuckerberg emphasized infrastructure as a strategic advantage. Susan Li, Meta CFO, highlighted AI infrastructure as key to superior AI models last summer.
The initiative underscores the growing energy demands of AI. Experts predict a massive surge in America's electrical consumption. This could jump from 5 GW to 50 GW in the next decade. Zuckerberg has named three executives to lead the initiative.
Meta previously announced significant capital expenditure for its AI business. The company views advanced AI infrastructure as crucial. This infrastructure will drive better AI models and product experiences.
Meta will continue to invest in and develop its AI infrastructure. Partnerships and engineering advancements are planned. The company aims to secure a leading position in the AI landscape.
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