Meta Creates Dedicated Division to Fuel AI Expansion with New Infrastructure Focus
Meta is making a major organizational shift to support its artificial intelligence ambitions. The company announced the formation of a new internal division called Meta Compute. This unit will focus specifically on building AI infrastructure and managing Meta's extensive network of data centers.
The social media giant revealed plans to add tens of gigawatts of computing capacity over the next decade. This expansion could eventually reach more than one hundred gigawatts. Meta's move comes as Big Tech companies face increasing demand for computing power.
Leadership and Strategic Vision Behind Meta Compute
Meta Compute will operate under the leadership of Santosh Janardhan and Daniel Gross. Janardhan will oversee the construction and operation of Meta's global data center network. His responsibilities include technical architecture, software stack, silicon programs, and developer productivity.
Gross will handle long-term capacity planning and supplier partnerships. He will also conduct industry analysis and business modeling for the division. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the strategic importance of this infrastructure development.
"How we engineer, invest, and partner to build this infrastructure will become a strategic advantage," Zuckerberg stated in a Threads post on January 12. The Meta Compute executives will collaborate closely with Dina Powell McCormick, Meta's new president and vice chairman.
Energy Partnerships and Government Relations
McCormick will work on partnerships with governments and sovereign entities. Her role involves building, deploying, investing in, and financing Meta's infrastructure projects. The company has already secured significant energy agreements to power its expansion.
Meta signed 20-year agreements to purchase power from three Vistra nuclear plants in the United States. The company is also developing projects with two companies working on small modular reactors. These moves address the critical need for reliable energy sources to support data center operations.
Shift Toward Personal Superintelligence Vision
The establishment of Meta Compute signals Zuckerberg's commitment to his "personal superintelligence" vision. This concept involves creating AI systems that outperform humans while helping individuals achieve personal goals. The initiative represents a strategic shift from Meta's previous focus on open-source frontier AI models.
Meta allocated approximately $72 billion for capital spending in 2025. This substantial investment underscores the company's serious commitment to infrastructure development. The push follows mixed reception to Meta's Llama 4 AI model.
Industry Context and Political Response
Meta is not alone in pursuing long-term electricity supplies. Several major technology companies are racing to secure power as AI and data center expansion drives unprecedented demand. United States President Donald Trump addressed this issue directly.
"I never want Americans to pay higher Electricity bills because of Data Centers," Trump declared. His administration is working with technology companies to address utility bill concerns. Trump indicated that Microsoft would implement "major changes" regarding this matter.
The President promised announcements in coming weeks about commitments from American technology companies. This political attention highlights the growing impact of data center expansion on national infrastructure and energy policies.
Executive Appointments and Industry Experience
Meta's hiring of Dina Powell McCormick has drawn significant attention. McCormick previously served as deputy national security advisor to President Trump. She also worked in the George W. Bush administration under Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Before joining Meta, McCormick spent sixteen years at Goldman Sachs in senior leadership roles. Zuckerberg praised her global finance experience and international relationships. The CEO believes these qualities make McCormick uniquely suited to guide Meta's growth phase.
President Trump congratulated McCormick on her new role via Truth Social. He described her as "a fantastic, and very talented, person" who served his administration with distinction. Meta also recently hired Curtis Joseph Mahoney as chief legal officer.
Mahoney served as deputy US trade representative during Trump's first term. He previously worked as a legal executive at Microsoft. These appointments strengthen Meta's government relations and legal capabilities as the company expands its infrastructure footprint.
