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Google To Invest $25 Billion In Data Centers And AI Infrastructure
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager
Google recently announced major investments in AI infrastructure and energy. The tech giant plans to invest $25 billion over the next two years to build data centers and AI infrastructure across the largest electric grid in the United States. It also signed a $3 billion deal to modernize two hydropower plants, considered “the world’s largest corporate clean power deal for hydroelectricity.”
In a rush? Here are the quick facts:
- Google plans to invest $25 billion to build data centers and AI infrastructure.
- The tech giant also signed a $3 billion deal to modernize two hydropower plants in Pennsylvania.
- The financial actions reflect Google’s efforts to stay afloat in the race to develop advanced AI technology.
According to The New York Post , these announcements were made during the AI Summit in Pennsylvania. Ruth Porat, Google’s President and Chief Investment Officer, was expected to meet President Donald Trump at the event.
“We support President Trump’s clear and urgent direction that our nation invest in AI infrastructure, technology, and the energy to unlock its benefits so that America can continue to lead in AI,” said Porat in a statement.
About a month ago, Google also announced it had partnered with CTC Global to accelerate improvements to the U.S. electrical grid’s capacity.
Google is also investing in two hydroelectric plants in Pennsylvania with a combined capacity of 670 megawatts. This deal includes a 20-year power purchase agreement, enabling Google to power its operations with carbon-free energy and support its expanding AI efforts.
“Brookfield Asset Management, together with Brookfield Renewable, and Google today announced a first-of-its-kind Hydro Framework Agreement to deliver up to 3,000 megawatts of carbon-free hydroelectric capacity across the United States – the world’s largest corporate clean power deal for hydroelectricity,” states the press release .
The recent financial actions reflect Google’s efforts to stay afloat in the race to develop advanced AI technology against competitors like Meta and OpenAI.
The U.S. Department of Defense has also granted Google one of the $200 million contracts announced on Monday—along with Anthropic, xAI, and OpenAI—to support the military’s adoption of advanced AI tools.
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Meta To Remove “Unoriginal” Content, Following YouTube’s Lead
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager
Meta announced on Monday that it will begin removing “unoriginal” content from Facebook in an effort to protect users and support content creators. The new measure aims to reduce spammy and repetitive content. The tech giant introduced this initiative just days after YouTube announced similar policies.
In a rush? Here are the quick facts:
- Meta announced new measures to combat “unoriginal” content on Facebook.
- The tech giant also announced it has removed about 10 million fake profiles.
- Users must properly credit someone else’s content and avoid republishing videos, texts, and pictures from other accounts.
According to the official announcement , this move follows Meta’s rollout of new Facebook features—such as the new Friends Tab —and strategies designed to crack down on spam and improve users’ feeds. It represents another step in the company’s efforts to combat fake content and harmful behavior. Meta also revealed that it had removed approximately 10 million fake profiles.
“To improve your Feed, we’re introducing stronger measures to reduce unoriginal content on Facebook and ultimately protect and elevate creators sharing original content,” states the document.
Users will be able to join trends and reuse certain content if they properly credit it or add a unique take. However, accounts that repeatedly share videos, text, or photos from others without attribution could face penalties. This may include restrictions on monetization programs.
Meta also defined “unoriginal” content and shared a list of best practices. “Unoriginal content reuses or repurposes another creator’s content repeatedly without crediting them, taking advantage of their creativity and hard work,” wrote Meta.
The tech giant recommends that Facebook users share original content, properly credit content used from other sources, avoid watermarks, and write relevant captions.
Users can see if they might be affected by the new measure in the Support home screen or analyze a post through the Professional Dashboard.
Just a few days ago, YouTube also shared a recent policy update to warn content creators about “inauthentic” content and encourage users to share original content.
Meta’s efforts to reduce fake content and accounts come months after the company also announced the end of its fact-checking program . The company—like other social media platforms—has been struggling with misinformation and spammy content, hurting users’ experiences and the business.
