Meta Secured Massive Louisiana Data Center Through Private Talks With Officials

Meta pursued a large-scale data center project in Louisiana through confidential negotiations with local officials, bypassing typical public scrutiny. A New York Times investigation revealed the details of how the tech giant managed to secure the deal largely out of public view. The proposed facility is enormous in scale, covering an area of nearly six square miles. The arrangement highlights how major tech companies can leverage private discussions with local governments to advance major infrastructure projects.