Meta’s Hyperion data center in Louisiana is exploding in scale, ramping up to five gigawatts—doubling from its original two gigawatt target—with a $50 billion price tag that dwarfs the initial $27 billion estimate. Built for AI-specific hardware, the facility aims to hit two gigawatts by 2030. Beyond tech, Meta’s pouring back into the community: $5 million in scholarships for Richland Parish high school grads to train for data center careers, starting in 2026. The economic ripple is massive—sales tax surges, teachers getting $50K+ bonuses, and the parish becoming a magnet for education and industry. Backed by Blue Owl and BlackRock, this isn’t just infrastructure—it’s a seismic shift in AI power and regional prosperity.
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