Mark Zuckerberg's Superyacht Arrives in Seattle Amid Major Meta Layoffs - Internewscast Journal

Mark Zuckerberg's $300 million superyacht Launchpad, 390 feet long, docked in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood on a Tuesday, days after Meta announced major layoffs in the area. The 1,395 local job cuts in King County drew boos as residents reacted to the timing while the yacht’s arrival highlighted ongoing AI and data-center investments. The Launchpad’s visit added a splash of controversy amid public criticism online and in person. Meta has 31 data centers globally and has pledged billions to AI, including a $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI (as of June 2025) and projected AI spending of $115-$135 billion this year.