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Amazon Invests $10 Billion in North Carolina AI Data Centers

The project will generate about 500 skilled positions through specialized training programs under Amazon’s $100 billion AI infrastructure drive.

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Overview

  • Amazon’s $10 billion investment will build new AI-focused data centers in Richmond County, supporting expansion of AWS services in the state.
  • The initiative is projected to create at least 500 high-skilled jobs, including data center engineers and network specialists.
  • Amazon will launch training programs in data center operations and fiber optics to develop local talent for its AI infrastructure needs.
  • North Carolina Governor Josh Stein called it one of the largest private investments in state history and said it will provide a significant economic boost to Richmond County.
  • This move follows previous $11 billion commitments in Indiana and Georgia and forms part of Amazon’s plan to spend up to $100 billion this year on AI-related capital projects.