Amazon.com (AMZN.O) announced on Monday that it intends to invest at least $20 billion in Pennsylvania to expand its data center infrastructure, further building on its substantial financial commitment to advancing artificial intelligence.
The move highlights Big Tech’s ongoing race to lead in generative AI development, with major players pouring significant resources into AI and cloud technologies. This latest announcement follows Amazon’s recent pledges to invest $10 billion in North Carolina and over $5 billion in new cloud infrastructure in Taiwan.
According to Amazon, the Pennsylvania investment will create 1,250 high-skilled jobs and support thousands more across its Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center supply chain. The first designated locations for new campuses include Salem Township and Falls Township.
In the first quarter, Amazon’s capital expenditures reached around $25 billion, and the company has indicated it plans to sustain that spending level throughout the year. It remains unclear if the $20 billion earmarked for Pennsylvania is part of those previously announced capital plans, as Amazon has not yet provided further details or a specific timeline for the investment.
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