Amazon to invest $10 billion in North Carolina data centers in AI push

Amazon to invest $10 billion in North Carolina data centers in AI push

Amazon has announced a significant investment of $10 billion to establish new data centers in North Carolina, aiming to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities. This move is part of a broader strategy, with the tech giant planning to allocate up to $100 billion this year on capital projects, primarily focusing on AI initiatives. In a competitive landscape that includes tech titans like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI, Amazon is accelerating its efforts to expand its infrastructure necessary for AI operations. CEO Andy Jassy has described generative AI as a 'once-in-a-lifetime business opportunity.' The new facilities in North Carolina are expected to create approximately 500 jobs, contributing to the local economy. Amazon emphasized in a blog post that generative AI is driving a surge in demand for sophisticated cloud infrastructure and computational power, and this investment will be pivotal in supporting the future of AI through AWS data centers in the region. Earlier this year, Amazon revealed plans to invest at least $11 billion in Georgia for new data centers to cater to the growing needs of cloud computing and AI. Over the past year, the company has introduced a variety of generative AI products, including its proprietary language models, Trainium chips, a shopping chatbot, and a marketplace for third-party models named Bedrock. Additionally, Amazon has invested $8 billion in the AI startup Anthropic, recognized for its Claude chatbot.

Sources : CNBC

Published On : Jun 06, 2025, 06:18

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Amazon to invest $10 billion in North Carolina data centers in AI push