Sources: Meta is testing robots from ABB and others to handle data center tasks such as swapping cables and resetting servers as it seeks to lower labor costs
The company is testing robots that can swap cables, reset servers, and take on other tasks performed by technicians …
Meta puts robots to work in its data centers — Meta is testing robots for tasks like power cycling and cable swapping in its data centers, aiming to reduce human labor. It looks like a quiet automation play. [image]
So much for job creating data centers! — “The ongoing effort, which has not been previously reported, may eventually allow Meta to operate its rapidly expanding data center footprint w fewer humans, keeping labor costs in check as spending on AI infrastructure soars.” www.wired…