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Why is Meta Turning to Solar Energy to Power AI Data Centers

Yesterday, Meta signed its fourth major solar energy deal this year, securing 650 megawatts across projects in Kansas and Texas. The agreement was signed with energy provider AES Corporation, and the deal involves solar projects in Kansas and Texas that AES is bringing online in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP)
Why is Meta Turning to Solar Energy to Power AI Data Centers

Meta Adds UFC CEO Dana White to Board, Furthering Ties with Trump Circle

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has appointed three new directors to its board, including Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White, Reuters reports. The move further strengthens Meta's ties to President-elect Donald Trump. The tech giant also elected Charlie Songhurst, an investor and former Microsoft executive,

Meta Doubles Down on AI, Betting Big on Generative AI and Enterprise Software

Meta, under the leadership of Mark Zuckerberg, is aggressively pursuing an AI-first strategy, investing billions of dollars in research and development to integrate AI into its core products and services, as reported by CNBC. This strategic shift, announced in April 2024, initially caused a dip in Meta's stock

Apple and Meta Clash Over Interoperability Under EU's Digital Markets Act

Apple has criticized Meta Platforms for making numerous requests under the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) to access iPhone software tools, arguing that these requests could compromise user privacy and security, reports Reuters. The tech giants' public dispute highlights the intensifying rivalry between the two companies

Meta Settles Australian Cambridge Analytica Lawsuit for Record $31.85 Million

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has agreed to pay a record A$50 million ($31.85 million) settlement to Australia's privacy watchdog, bringing to a close lengthy and costly legal proceedings related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, reports Reuters. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

OpenAI on a Buying Spree, CrowdStrike Soaring High, and Election Boosts Meta

OpenAI Acquires Multi, Eyes Remote Collaboration Market: OpenAI has been on a rapid acquisition spree, recently purchasing two companies in a matter of days, as reported by TechCrunch. Following the acquisition of database technology firm Rockset, OpenAI has acquired Multi, a startup that developed a video-first collaboration platform designed for