Meta’s Data Center Expansion Hits an Unexpected Roadblock

Meta’s Data Center Expansion Hits an Unexpected Roadblock: Bees
Meta’s plans to build a new A.I. data center were reportedly foiled by the discovery of a rare bee species on the project’s land.
A rare bee species reportedly put an end to Meta's plans for a nuclear-powered AI data center
Meta's plans for an AI data center running on nuclear power were complicated partly by the discovery of a rare bee species nearby, the FT reported.
Endangered bees stop Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data center
Plans by Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta to build an AI data center in the US that runs on nuclear power were thwarted in part because a rare species of bee was discovered on land earmarked for the project, according to people familiar with the matter.
Bees reportedly stopped Meta from building a nuclear-powered AI data center
Meta had plans to build an AI data center in the US that relies on nuclear power — it even already knew where it wanted the facility to be built. According to the Financial Times, though, the company had to scrap its plans,
Meta’s nuclear-powered AI data center plans thwarted by bees, FT reports
Meta’s (META) plans to build a U.S. nuclear-powered AI data center were thwarted in part after a rare bee species was found on land
Meta’s Plan for Nuclear-Powered AI Data Center Stalled by Rare Bee Discovery
Meta’s plans to build a nuclear-powered AI data center in the U.S. have stalled due to the discovery of a rare bee species on the intended site. The Financial Times reported that the land earmarked for Meta’s ambitious project,
Meta's nuclear plant for AI centers is at risk due to bees
As a result, several major players have been investing in new power generation centers to fuel their ongoing AI-based developments. Consequently, nuclear energy has gained popularity due to its emission-free nature.
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