Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) and Meta Platforms, Inc. (Nasdaq: META) announced a multiyear, up to $6 billion agreement to accelerate the buildout of the most advanced data centers in the United States to support Meta’s apps, technologies, and AI ambitions. Under the agreement, Corning will supply Meta with its newest innovations in optical fiber, cable, and connectivity solutions. “Building the most advanced data centers in the U.S. requires world-class partners and American manufacturing,” said Joel Kaplan, Chief Global Affairs Officer at Meta. Corning to supply latest generation optical fiber, cable and connectivity products designed to meet the density and scale demands of advanced AI data centers. New optical cable manufacturing facility in Hickory, North Carolina, in addition to expanded production capacity across Corning’s North Carolina operations.