Overview

• Meta says its first center, Prometheus in Ohio, will open in 2026 and be followed by the larger Hyperion facility in later phases.
• Each site is designed to operate at up to 5 gigawatts of power, dwarfing typical data centers by an order of magnitude.
• Semi Analysis documented Meta’s use of temporary tent-based structures to house AI servers while permanent facilities are built.
• Meticulous build work in Newton County, Georgia has destroyed local wells and driven water shortages and higher prices, officials say.
• In June, Meta invested $15 billion for a 49 percent stake in Scale AI to bolster its AI software and talent alongside hardware expansion.