Governor Jeff Landry has officially announced that Meta will invest $10 billion to build its largest AI data center in Richland Parish, North Louisiana. This new facility is expected to create 500 direct jobs and is seen as a game changer for the region, enhancing local infrastructure and economic prospects. As part of its plans, Meta will collaborate with Entergy to meet the energy needs of the data center. This announcement comes as tech giant Elon Musk also expands his AI project in Memphis, Tennessee, underscoring the competitive landscape in AI facility development.