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Erika James
Coverage of Erika James in the Nexus archive.
- Meta’s AI data center cost went from $10 billion to $50 billion in under 2 years—and split the town in two
Meta’s AI data center in rural Louisiana expanded to a $50 billion project, quintupling its initial cost in under two years, with mixed local reactions. While some businesses and workers report economic gains, residents highlight rising costs, displacement, and a lack of community consultation.