As ‘datacenter’ becomes a ‘bad word’ in US, Meta helps teachers get $50,000 bonuses

Teachers in Louisiana’s Richland Parish are set to receive substantial bonuses, some exceeding their annual salaries, thanks to a massive data centre project by Meta Platforms. The $10 billion Hyperion facility has dramatically boosted local sales tax revenue, enabling the school board to fund these unprecedented bonuses. This contrasts with widespread opposition to similar projects elsewhere, highlighting a positive economic outcome for the community.