Mark Zuckerberg Says Meta is Launching its Own AI Infrastructure Initiative
Meta Compute launches as Meta commits tens of gigawatts to power its AI future—here’s what it means for tech and energy.
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Mark Zuckerberg Says Meta is Launching its Own AI Infrastructure Initiative
Meta Just Made a Massive Bet on AI Infrastructure—Here’s Why It Matters In a move that signals deep commitment to artificial intelligence, Meta has officially launched Meta Compute , a sweeping new initiative to build out its own AI infrastructure at an unprecedented scale. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the plan on January 12, 2026, revealing ambitions to develop “tens of gigawatts” of energy capacity this decade—with potential expansion into the hundreds of gigawatts long-term. For context, that’s enough electricity to power millions of homes. If you’ve wondered whether Meta is serious about competing in the AI race, the answer is now clear: absolutely. Credit: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg / Getty Images Why Meta Compute Changes the AI Game Meta Compute isn’t just another data center project—it’s a full-stack infrastructure overhaul designed to give Meta end-to-end control over its AI development pipeline. From custom silicon to global data centers and energy partnerships, the initiative a…
