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Meta agrees to Indian AI data center deal as hyperscaler bolsters its infrastructure
Meta signs a deal with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries to lease an AI-enabled data center in India.
TL;DR
- Meta Platforms will lease an AI-enabled data center with 168 MW capacity in India from Reliance Industries.
- Reliance Industries will build the data center, expected to be delivered within two years.
- This partnership extends Meta's previous investment in Reliance's Jio Platforms and AI collaboration.
- The investment aims to scale Meta's AI infrastructure globally and deepen its commitment to India's economy.
- India's data center industry is experiencing rapid growth, attracting significant global investment.
- Meta is also partnering with Indian clean energy providers for nearly 1GW of renewable energy.
- These renewable energy projects support Meta's goal of operating on 100% clean and renewable energy.