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Meta's $10B Undersea Cable: Connectivity or Control?

3/6/2025

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Meta's ambitious Project Waterworth is set to revolutionize global connectivity with a staggering $10 billion investment in the world's longest undersea cable, stretching 50,000 km across five continents. While this initiative promises to boost digital access, it raises alarms about the growing dominance of tech giants, threatening digital sovereignty and governance in our interconnected world.

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Meta's ambitious Project Waterworth is set to revolutionize global connectivity with a staggering $10 billion investment in the world's longest undersea cable, stretching 50,000 km across five continents. While this initiative promises to boost digital access, it raises alarms about the growing dominance of tech giants, threatening digital sovereignty and governance in our interconnected world.