Dina Powell McCormick

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced a major data center expansion by Meta in Richland Parish, increasing investment to up to $50 billion and creating thousands of jobs. The project, part of Louisiana's strategy to lead in AI infrastructure, includes tax incentives for Meta and other companies like Amazon and Hut 8, with projects in historically underserved areas.

Meta is expanding its Richland Parish, Louisiana data center to five gigawatts of IT capacity with over one billion dollars in local infrastructure upgrades and a new energy agreement projected to save customers two billion dollars over 20 years. The expansion will create 7,500 construction jobs and 1,000 operations roles, along with a five-million-dollar grant to Louisiana Delta Community College for workforce training.

Meta is expanding its Richland Parish, Louisiana data center to five gigawatts of IT capacity with a $1 billion infrastructure investment and a $2 billion energy savings agreement over 20 years. The project will create 7,500 construction jobs, 1,000 operations roles, and a $5 million grant for workforce training at Louisiana Delta Community College.

Former Goldman Sachs executive Dina Powell McCormick is helping Meta find ways to finance its AI ambitions.

Meta's AI initiative is exploring Wall Street financing for a $600bn infrastructure push, led by Dina Powell McCormick, a former Goldman Sachs executive. The effort marks a shift toward traditional financial strategies for Silicon Valley projects.

Meta is donating AI-powered smart glasses to blind veterans. The initiative is supported by Meta President Dina Powell McCormick and UFC president Dana White, who believe the technology can assist veterans with vision impairments.

Sen. David McCormick (R-Pa.) highlights AI's transformative potential while warning of risks to Americans, the environment, and the economy. He advocates for AI leadership over China and supports legislation to address energy costs and data center efficiency.