Forget mega yachts, AI data centers are quickly becoming the next battleground for billionaires as Zuckerberg pledges $65 billion CAPEX spend in 2025
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David Wilson
Following the $500 billion launch of Project Stargate, Meta has also joined the spending spree. While Meta’s commitment of $65 billion falls short of Microsoft’s $80 billion and AWS’s planned $75 billion expenditure, Google’s investment remains undisclosed.
US President Donald Trump has announced the launch of Project Stargate, a new AI infrastructure venture involving OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle, with a hefty investment of $500 billion over four years. Elon Musk expressed doubts about the availability of funds for the project, claiming that SoftBank has less than $10 billion secured.
In a separate development, Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled plans for a massive 2GW+ data center, which he envisions as a pivotal move in making Meta AI the leading assistant by 2025.
While Meta’s projected $60-65 billion capital expenses for the year indicate a significant increase from previous years, it falls short of Microsoft’s and AWS’s planned investments. Analysts had predicted lower expenditure by Meta, making this move a surprising one for the company.
With major players pouring billions into AI infrastructure, Meta’s substantial investment signifies a bold step towards securing its position in the AI race.
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