
Meta, the company behind Facebook, has announced that it will invest between 60 and 65 billion US dollars in the expansion of its AI infrastructure in 2025. This significant investment underlines Meta’s commitment to strengthening its position in the field of artificial intelligence and driving future developments. This was announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook.
Key points of the announcement:
- Substantial investment: planned spending of 60 to 65 billion US dollars on AI infrastructure in 2025.
- Large data center: Construction of a data center with a capacity of over 2 gigawatts, comparable to the area of Manhattan.
- Expansion of GPU capacities: Deployment of around 1.3 million GPUs to support AI developments.
- Focus on AI products: Further development of projects such as the AI assistant Meta AI and the Llama-4 model.
Expansion of the AI infrastructure
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, announced that the company plans to build a data center with a capacity of over 2 gigawatts. This center will occupy an area comparable to that of Manhattan, which illustrates the enormous size of the project. The aim is to have computing capacity of around 1 gigawatt in operation by the end of 2025, supported by around 1.3 million GPUs. This infrastructure will enable the development and operation of advanced AI models and applications.
The planned investments significantly exceed analysts’ previous expectations. Originally, expenditure of around 51.3 billion US dollars was expected. This increase reflects Meta’s determination to take a leading role in the AI sector and develop innovative products and services.
Competitive pressure and market reactions
Meta’s announcement comes shortly after the announcement of “Project Stargate” by OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle, which plans to invest up to 500 billion US dollars in an exclusive AI infrastructure. Other technology giants such as Microsoft, Amazon and Google have also announced significant investments in their AI capabilities, underlining the intense competition in this sector.
Despite the high planned expenditure, investors reacted positively to Meta’s plans. The company’s shares rose by 0.9%, reflecting the market’s confidence in Meta’s strategic direction and expected progress in the AI sector.
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Conclusion
With the planned investment of up to 65 billion US dollars in AI infrastructure in 2025, Meta is sending a clear signal of its ambitions in the field of artificial intelligence. By building a gigantic data center and expanding its GPU capacities, the company is positioning itself to significantly influence future AI developments and drive innovative products such as Meta AI and the Llama 4 model.