The Nation-State of AI: Meta Launches “Meta Compute” to Power Superintelligence

On 14 January 2026, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the inauguration of “Meta Compute,” a bold initiative aimed at catalysing personal superintelligence through colossal AI infrastructure. The plan envisions building tens of gigawatts of energy-powered infrastructure within the current decade, with a long-term trajectory targeting hundreds of gigawatts.

To run this, Meta has established a three‑part leadership team: The Architect, Santosh Janardhan, Global Head of Engineering, The Strategist, Daniel Gross, and The Diplomat, Dina Powell McCormick, President and Vice Chairman. Meta has designated nuclear power as the cornerstone of its energy solution, securing a twenty-year power purchase agreement with Vistra for the output of three prominent nuclear facilities and collaborating with Small Modular Reactor technology developers.

The article portrays Meta’s endeavour as a “nation-state” level of computation and power, underscoring its belief that carbon-neutral nuclear energy is essential to its AI ambitions.