Meta's Dina Powell McCormick: The Case for Data Centers, Backlash, AI Job Boom & Meta’s Future

All-In Podcast

  • Sep 17, 2026
  • 43:52
  • Full Episode

(0:00) Dina Powell McCormick joins The Besties! (1:52) Impact of Meta's data center in Richland Parish, LA: $50K teacher checks, revitalizing a small town community (11:52) How Meta is alleviating data center concerns: pollution, electricity, water, noise, aesthetics; Misinformation campaigns (19:57) America's Workforce Academy, the job growth in re-industrializing America (26:58) Meta's recent social media settlement, new rules for teens (35:25) Meta glasses and Zuck's AI strategy

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IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud platform, delivering data centers, compute and software for AI training and inference. https://iren.com/

Oracle connects the data, applications, and infrastructure that turn AI into business outcomes—with the flexibility, choice, and control to optimize as AI evolves. http://oracle.com/ai

EY helps tech innovators scale from startup to exit to megacap. You build the future. We’ll handle the rest. http://www.ey.com

Meta believes the future is for everyone. We're focused on giving every person the tools to reach their full potential and making sure the benefits of technology are distributed to all. http://www.meta.com

Keel Infrastructure owns the power, land, and connectivity that HPC and AI run on - backed by secured energy assets and established grid interconnections across North America. https://keelinfra.com/

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Brief Summary

Dina Powell McCormack discusses Meta's AI expansion, community impact, and workforce training initiatives in Richland Parish, Louisiana.

Key points

  • Dina Powell McCormack Joins Meta. Dina Powell McCormack, former presidential adviser, takes on a pivotal role at Meta.
  • Transformative Impact of Data Centers. The investment in Richland Parish is changing lives and revitalizing the community.
  • Teachers' Bonuses and Community Growth. Teachers in Richland Parish are receiving unprecedented bonuses due to Meta's investment.
  • America's Workforce Academy Launch. A new training program aims to fill the gap in workforce needs for data centers.
  • Changing Social Media Usage for Kids. Meta introduces limits on app usage for children under 18, aiming for healthier engagement.
  • Chris Stapleton Thanks Veterans. Musician Chris Stapleton expresses gratitude to veterans during a special event.

Tension

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