Apple is making a massive investment in the United States, and Houston is set to play a major role.
The tech giant announced a $500 billion investment plan over the next four years, focusing on artificial intelligence, silicon engineering, and workforce development.
Apple has announced plans to collaborate with manufacturing partners in Houston starting this year to produce servers.
By 2026, the company aims to establish a 250,000-square-foot server manufacturing facility in the city, Khou said.
This new facility is expected to generate thousands of jobs. Previously, these servers were produced outside the US, but now they will be made in Houston to support Apple Intelligence, which helps users with writing, self-expression, and task management.
Additionally, these servers will be a key component of Apple's Private Cloud Compute. According to Apple, Private Cloud Compute "combines powerful AI processing with the most advanced security architecture ever deployed at scale for AI cloud computing."
The servers are the result of extensive research and development by Apple engineers and will bring top-tier security and performance to Apple's data centers.
Apple has also emphasized the environmental benefits of this project. The new servers will help lower energy consumption in Apple's data centers, which already run entirely on renewable energy.
As a proud American company, we're thrilled to continue to make significant investments in the US. Today, we’re announcing a $500 billion commitment to support American innovation, advanced manufacturing, and high tech job creation. https://t.co/xoNy7zGqZG
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) February 24, 2025
Apple Commits to 20,000 New Jobs with Record-Breaking US Investment
Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed his enthusiasm about the company's ongoing commitment to US innovation.
He highlighted Apple's $500 billion investment in the country's future, emphasizing the company's efforts to expand support for American manufacturing.
This includes doubling the Advanced Manufacturing Fund and further advancing technology in Texas.
According to USA Today, Cook reaffirmed Apple's dedication to working with various individuals and companies across the US to help shape a new and remarkable chapter in American innovation.
While Apple has confirmed its plans for the Houston facility, specific details such as the exact location and the number of jobs created remain unclear.
However, the company has stated that its overall investment will lead to 20,000 new jobs across the country over the next four years.
Texas is not the only state benefiting from Apple's investment. The company also announced expansions in Michigan, California, Arizona, Nevada, Iowa, Oregon, North Carolina, and Washington. This $500 billion plan represents Apple's largest financial commitment to date.
In addition to its manufacturing expansion, Apple continues to be a major economic contributor. The company has paid over $75 billion in U.S. taxes over the past five years, including $19 billion in 2024 alone.
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