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Meta Unveils $1B Data Center, Creates 1,500 Jobs

8/21/2025

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Meta has launched a 1.4 million square-foot data center in Kansas City, Missouri, with a $1 billion investment.
The construction created 1,500 jobs, and the facility will employ 100 staff once operational.
Meta is funding local initiatives, including grants for the KC STEM Alliance.
The company is taking steps to minimize its carbon footprint and address environmental concerns.

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Story summary

Meta has launched a 1.4 million square-foot data center in Kansas City, Missouri, with a $1 billion investment.
The construction created 1,500 jobs, and the facility will employ 100 staff once operational.
Meta is funding local initiatives, including grants for the KC STEM Alliance.
The company is taking steps to minimize its carbon footprint and address environmental concerns.