How Apple's US$600bn US Investment Helps AI Infrastructure
Apple expands operations in Kentucky & ships AI servers produced in Houston, as AI & hardware investments in the US totals US$600bn over next four years
TL;DR
- Apple plans a US$600 billion investment in the US over the next four years, expanding operations and investing in AI and hardware.
- The company is hiring 20,000 people in the US, with a focus on R&D, AI, and machine learning.
- Apple has begun producing advanced AI servers in Houston and will start Mac mini production there.
- The investment includes strengthening domestic supply chains with a US$500 million commitment to MP Materials for rare earth magnets.
- Apple is expanding its partnership with Corning to produce precision glass for iPhones and Apple Watches in the US.