Meta Secretly Negotiated a Louisiana Data Centre Deal Covering Nearly Six Square Miles

A New York Times investigation reveals that Meta used private negotiations with local Louisiana officials to launch a data centre project covering nearly six square miles. The Silicon Valley giant bypassed broader public scrutiny through secret talks, securing everything it sought from the deal. The investigation details how the company navigated local politics to push through one of its largest infrastructure projects.

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