Do Son Google announced a $4B investment in Arkansas, building its first data center in West Memphis and a 600 MW solar plant to power its expanding cloud and AI infrastructure.
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Google is investing $9 billion in Virginia by 2026 to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure. The plan includes a new data center and free AI access for college students.
Apple officially opens its first US Manufacturing Academy in Detroit on Aug 19, offering free smart manufacturing and AI training to small and medium-sized businesses, part of its $500B US investment.
Google funds training for 100,000 electricians to meet rising energy demands from AI growth, while also backing alternative energy and grid efficiency efforts.