Meta and BlackRock Partner on $14 Billion AI Data Center in Texas Amid Rising Costs
Meta Platforms and BlackRock are partnering to develop a $14 billion data center campus in El Paso, Texas, with BlackRock owning 80% and Meta 20%. The project, supporting AI infrastructure, is expected to start operations in 2028. Meta plans to invest $600 billion in data centers by 2028, financing much of this through debt amid rising borrowing costs. Despite higher capital expenses, tech firms continue expanding AI infrastructure to remain competitive, with Meta also seeking additional funding from other investors.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 48/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 28 Jul, 10:32 am. Other outlets followed.
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