Core Insights - Meta Platforms Inc. has announced a $1 billion investment for a new AI-optimized data center campus in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, which will enhance its capabilities in handling growing AI workloads [1][3] - The Beaver Dam campus will be Meta's 30th data center globally and its 26th in the United States, with an expected operational start date in 2027 [2] - The construction phase is projected to create over 1,000 skilled construction jobs, while the operational phase will support approximately 100 permanent jobs [2] Investment and Infrastructure - The data center construction is part of a broader trend where data center projects are outpacing other nonresidential building sectors across the nation [3] - Meta has committed around $200 million to support energy infrastructure investments, which will include costs for network upgrades, transmission lines, and utility substations [3] Company Overview - Meta Platforms Inc. develops products that facilitate connections and sharing among users through various devices, including mobile phones, personal computers, and virtual reality headsets [4]