Meta is going all-in on AI, planning to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into building massive data centers—one of which will reportedly be almost as big as Manhattan. Mark Zuckerberg framed this as a long-term bet to stay competitive in the AI arms race, but the sheer scale (and cost) of the project is turning heads.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another tech upgrade—it’s a staggering commitment that shows how seriously Meta (and Silicon Valley at large) is taking AI dominance. The investment could supercharge AI capabilities across Meta’s apps, but it also raises questions: Will this pay off, or is it a risky overextension? And what does it mean for energy use, local communities, or even AI regulation? Either way, it’s a signal that the AI boom isn’t slowing down.