Meta and BlackRock Partner to Build $14 Billion AI Data Center in Texas
Meta Platforms and BlackRock have partnered to develop a $14 billion data center campus in El Paso, Texas, with BlackRock managing 80% ownership and Meta retaining 20%. The facility, under construction, will provide 1 gigawatt of compute capacity to support AI development and Meta's core operations, with operations expected to begin in 2028. The project involves significant investment, including Meta's contribution of land and assets valued at $2.3 billion and BlackRock's cash contribution of $4.9 billion, partly financed through $12.5 billion in debt. This venture reflects the growing demand for AI infrastructure amid rising financing costs in the tech sector.
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 (60/100). 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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