Meta signs deal for Firmus AI computing capacity in Southeast Asia
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Meta renting dedicated AI chips from Firmus in Southeast Asia underscores that hyperscalers are now multi-sourcing compute like a strategic commodity. If you’re a heavy AI user, start treating regional compute diversity—different vendors, different jurisdictions—as a resilience and latency decision, not just a cost line.
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