Meta’s Solar-Powered AI Now Bright Enough to Blind Astronauts on the ISS

In a move that has left both environmentalists and astronomers utterly confused, Meta (formerly known as Facebook) has announced the addition of another 650 MW of solar power to its ever-growing AI empire. "Because nothing says 'saving the planet' like using enough electricity to power a small country just to show you more ads," quipped one anonymous engineer.

The company, which now boasts a renewable energy portfolio larger than some nations, claims this will help "offset the carbon footprint of your aunt’s endless Farmville requests." Critics argue that while the sun’s energy is indeed renewable, the patience of people subjected to Meta’s algorithms is not.

Here’s why this is a big deal (or not):

• Meta’s AI now consumes more energy than the entire country of Liechtenstein. Coincidentally, so does its ego.
• The solar panels are so efficient they’ve started absorbing sunlight meant for nearby plants, leading to the first known case of corporate photosynthesis.
• Zuckerberg’s metaverse avatars can now sunbathe in virtual reality, thanks to the sheer amount of solar energy being harnessed.

When asked for comment, a Meta spokesperson said, "Our AI is so smart, it’s now predicting the weather just to optimize its own energy usage. Also, please ignore the fact that we’ve accidentally created a death ray in Nevada." The spokesperson then promptly vanished into a cloud of VR smoke.

Meanwhile, scientists are concerned that Meta’s solar farms are becoming so large they’re visible from space. "At this rate, aliens will think Earth’s primary export is targeted advertising," said Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, presumably while facepalming.

In related news, Tesla’s Elon Musk has reportedly offered to build a "solar panel bridge to Mars" just to one-up Meta. Because nothing sparks innovation like billionaire space drama.