Data platforms stories

Jul 29, 2026

Meta announces $14 billion El Paso data center campus with BlackRock

Meta Platforms announced plans to build a $14 billion artificial intelligence data center campus in El Paso, Texas, in partnership with BlackRock.

Jul 29, 20261 source

Jul 17, 2026

Meta in talks to lease computing power to Anthropic in potential $10 billion deal

Meta Platforms is in early discussions to lease computing power from its data centers to Anthropic in a deal that could be worth as much as $10 billion over two years, according to multiple reports.

Jul 17, 20268 sources

Jul 9, 2026

Meta to Begin Manufacturing AI Chip in September, Plans to Double Computing Capacity

Meta Platforms plans to start manufacturing its own artificial intelligence chip from September as part of a strategy to boost overall computing power to 14 gigawatts next year, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters.

Jul 9, 20261 source

Jul 7, 2026

Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion in Penalties in Youth Safety Trial

Four U.S. states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties against Meta Platforms in an August trial over accusations the company designed Facebook and Instagram to addict young users.

Jul 7, 20261 source

Jun 10, 2026

Meta Leases AI Data Center in India as Part of Infrastructure Expansion

Meta Platforms announced it will lease an AI-enabled data center in India, marking a significant infrastructure investment in the region as the company bolsters its AI capabilities.

Jun 10, 20261 source

Apr 28, 2026

China Blocks Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus

Beijing has blocked Meta Platforms' proposed purchase of AI firm Manus after a months-long probe, forcing Meta to unwind its acquisition of the Singapore-registered company that developed its products in mainland China. Analysts believe this could set a new precedent for Chinese regulatory intervention in AI deals.

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