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Meta weighs overseas data centre expansion as US political headwinds grow

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Meta is considering expanding its AI data centre buildout overseas after Democratic election gains and local opposition complicated its $145 billion US infrastructure plans.

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  1. 2026-11-05 13:29 · Mint AI
    Meta eyes global expansion for its $145 billion AI push after Democrat wins: Is America losing the data centre race?

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