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Amazon Plans $20 Billion Investment, Two New Data Centers in Pennsylvania
Major US Investment to Bolster AI Infrastructure
Amazon is set to invest $20 billion in Pennsylvania to construct two new data centers aimed at expanding its AI infrastructure capabilities. The location within the state remains under consideration, with Salem Township and Falls Township emerging as the frontrunners.
This decision follows several other major technology companies investing heavily in AI capabilities across the United States this year.
“Our strategic investments in advanced computing infrastructure and specialized AI hardware are building the technology backbone for the next generation of generative and agentic AI, and helping to secure America’s position at the forefront of global innovation,” said an Amazon representative.
K-12, Training & Workforce Development Focus
Pennsylvania educational institutions and workforce organizations are key partners in Amazon’s plan. Training centers dedicated to cloud computing careers, including data center technician programs, fiber optic fusion splicing workshops, and STEM initiatives for K-12 schools, are being established.
Broader Trend: Tech Giants Accelerate AI Expansion
Amazon’s commitment in Pennsylvania follows a similar $10 billion pledge made earlier this month to expand data center infrastructure in North Carolina.
The active AI arms race in the United States includes: Meta discussing its own major data center campus for AI in February, and OpenAI detailing planned $500 billion AI infrastructure investment globally over the next four years, also in early 2024.
Meanwhile, several AI-focused military partnerships continue to develop in the US, with tech companies contributing personnel and specialized software to national defense programs.
Crypto Miners Transitioning Towards High-Performance Computing (HPC) & AI
A notable trend involves traditional Bitcoin mining companies diversifying their operations. As energy-intensive crypto mining wanes or becomes less economically viable, firms like Riot Platforms, Hive Digital, Hut 8, and Iris Energy are converting assets to host HPC and AI workloads. Even TeraWulf recently sold off a BTC mining asset, directing proceeds towards AI/HPC data centers.
Analysts suggest this pivot could yield substantial profits if the industry shifts some energy capacity to AI/HPC within the next few years.
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