Entergy Says Revised Meta Data-Center Deal Boosts Customer Savings

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Entergy announced that a revised agreement with Meta will deliver significantly higher savings for customers tied to a major data-center project in Louisiana.

Under the updated deal, Meta will cover the full cost of service for its planned hyperscale data center in northeast Louisiana. The agreement is expected to generate nearly $2 billion in customer savings over 20 years, in addition to $650 million previously projected.

Meta had earlier revealed plans to invest around $10 billion in the facility, located in Richland Parish. The project is part of a broader wave of infrastructure expansion driven by growing demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing services.

To support the development, Entergy Louisiana is planning a substantial upgrade of its energy infrastructure. This includes building seven new natural gas power plants with a combined capacity exceeding 5,200 megawatts, alongside new transmission lines, battery storage systems and upgrades to nuclear facilities.

The deal reflects a broader industry trend in which large technology firms partner with utilities to secure reliable energy supplies for power-intensive data centers.

Bellatrix Aerospace Raises $20M to Scale Satellite Propulsion

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Bellatrix Aerospace has secured $20 million in a pre-Series B funding round, aiming to expand production of its satellite propulsion systems amid rising global demand.

The round was led by Cactus Partners, with participation from several new and existing investors. The Bengaluru-based company plans to use the funds to scale manufacturing capacity and accelerate delivery timelines for both domestic and international clients.

CEO Rohan Ganapathy stated that the investment will enable a significant increase in annual production, particularly as satellite constellations continue to expand worldwide.

Founded in 2015, Bellatrix focuses on advanced propulsion technologies for satellites and has established operations in the United States. The company is positioning itself to benefit from growing demand in the commercial space sector.

The funding comes as India continues to open its space industry to private players beyond Indian Space Research Organisation, alongside government initiatives to support startups through dedicated funding programs.

Indonesia Set to Enforce Social Media Curbs for Under-16s

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Indonesia is preparing to implement new restrictions on social media use for users under 16, but uncertainty remains over how the rules will be enforced.

The regulation targets platforms deemed “high-risk,” including Roblox, Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube, TikTok and X. These services may be required to deactivate accounts belonging to underage users or restrict access based on risk criteria such as exposure to strangers, addictive algorithms and psychological harm.

Officials say the policy is designed to reduce cyberbullying and digital addiction among children. However, key implementation details—such as verification systems and enforcement mechanisms—remain unclear just as the rules are set to take effect.

Authorities indicated that account deactivations will begin gradually, with some platforms already outlining initial compliance steps. Roblox, for example, is expected to introduce stricter controls for younger users, while TikTok and X have signaled readiness to enforce minimum age requirements.

Despite these measures, experts question the effectiveness of the policy, noting that enforcement could be technically complex and that children may still find ways to bypass restrictions.

The move reflects a broader global trend of tightening social media regulations for minors, as governments respond to increasing concerns over mental health, online safety and platform design.