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Meta to build $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana as Elon Musk expands his Tennessee AI facility

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Meta is constructing a $10 billion AI data center in northeast Louisiana, creating 500 operational and 5,000 construction jobs. The 4 million square foot facility, Meta's largest AI center, is set for completion by 2030. Entergy plans three natural gas power plants to support it. While economically beneficial, the project faces environmental concerns due to its fossil fuel reliance and potential impacts on local energy costs.

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