Meta Partners with NVIDIA to Deploy Millions of AI Chips Across Data Centers

Feb 18, 2026
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Summary

Meta partners with NVIDIA in a multiyear deal to deploy millions of Blackwell and Rubin GPUs across hyperscale data centers, while expanding use of Grace CPUs and implementing confidential computing for WhatsApp's AI-powered features with enhanced privacy protection.

Key Points

  • Meta announces a multiyear strategic partnership with NVIDIA to deploy millions of Blackwell and Rubin GPUs across hyperscale data centers for AI training and inference
  • Meta expands deployment of NVIDIA's Arm-based Grace CPUs and Spectrum-X Ethernet networking to significantly improve performance per watt in data center operations
  • Meta adopts NVIDIA Confidential Computing for WhatsApp to enable AI-powered capabilities while protecting user privacy and data confidentiality

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