Meta Platforms Inc. is looking to power artificial intelligence data centers with solar energy collected in space, taking a novel approach to meeting its insatiable demand for electricity.

China on Monday blocked U.S. tech giant Meta's acquisition of the artificial intelligence startup Manus, in an unexpected move to reverse a deal that apparently aroused Beijing's concerns about the transfer of advanced technology.

Meta signs a deal for space-based solar power to deliver 24/7 clean energy for data centers and future AI demands.

(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.) By Karen Kwok NEW YORK, April 27 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Meta Platforms has exposed a recurring dilemma for China: the country wants its technology champions to go global,

On Thursday, Meta and Microsoft announced measures to eliminate more than 16,000 jobs with references to efficiency and cost-cutting necessitated by major investments in artificial intelligence.

In a significant move that underscores the evolving dynamics of artificial intelligence infrastructure, Meta Platforms and Amazon have announced a multi-year, multi-billion dollar partnership.

Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.

Just last month, Meta reportedly laid off several hundred people (3) across multiple teams in the Reality Labs division as well as social media and recruiting. In January, roughly 1,500 jobs were cut. And last February, the company slashed (4) 3,600 positions.