Building Meta’s Undersea Cable Network
Meta's Waterworth Project will provide internet connectivity on five continents, with landing points in India, the United States, Brazil, and South Africa. The project aims to strengthen control over the management of its services and guarantee the necessary infrastructure for the development of its products, especially those based in artificial intelligence. By establishing a robust global network, Meta seeks to enhance its competitiveness and ensure long-term sustainability.
- This ambitious undertaking highlights the increasing importance of reliable internet connectivity in facilitating global collaboration, economic growth, and innovation.
- Will the strategic implications of this undersea cable project lead to new forms of digital governance or exacerbate existing concerns about data sovereignty?