Amazon to Invest $10 Billion in North Carolina for AI Infrastructure
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced that Amazon is planning a massive $10 billion investment to build a new high-tech cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation campus in Richmond County. The project is expected to create at least 500 new high-paying, high-tech jobs.
“Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work and innovate, and I am pleased that North Carolina will stay at the forefront of all that’s ahead as we continue to attract top technology companies like Amazon,” Stein said. “Amazon’s investment is among the largest in state history and will bring hundreds of good-paying jobs and an economic boost to Richmond County.”
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company’s cloud division, is described as “the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud computing solution.” The new facility will include computer servers, data storage drives, networking equipment, and other technology infrastructure to support both cloud computing and generative AI.
David Zapolsky, Amazon’s Chief Global Affairs and Legal Officer, emphasized the significance of the investment, saying, “Amazon’s $10 billion investment in North Carolina underscores our commitment to driving innovation and advancing the future of cloud computing and AI technologies. This investment will position North Carolina as a hub for cutting-edge technology, create hundreds of high-skilled jobs, and drive significant economic growth.”
The investment highlights North Carolina’s growing importance in the tech industry, particularly in AI and cloud computing. With this development, the state is expected to strengthen its position as a leader in technological innovation.
