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Amazon Commits $10 Billion to AI Data Centers in North Carolina

The funding aims to create hundreds of high-skilled roles as AWS expands its computing infrastructure in Richmond County.

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Amazon is planning a billion dollar investment for expanding infrastructure in North Carolina.
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Overview

  • Amazon’s $10 billion investment will build new AI-focused data centers in Richmond County under its AWS unit.
  • The project is set to generate about 500 high-skilled jobs in engineering and network roles and support thousands of construction and supply chain positions.
  • This outlay is part of Amazon’s $100 billion capital expenditure for 2025 as it competes in an AI infrastructure race with Microsoft, Google and Meta.
  • Amazon will finance technician training at community colleges and STEM education grants for K-12 schools to cultivate a skilled local workforce.
  • Governor Josh Stein and county officials welcomed the initiative as a major economic boost that positions North Carolina as a growing tech hub.