Amazon is making what Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Monday is the largest private-sector investment in state history with a $20 billion commitment to build two data center campuses to boost its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing capabilities—and help solidify America’s technological edge over strategic rivals such as China.
The investment, led by Amazon Web Services (AWS), will create 1,250 high-skilled jobs in fields such as data center engineering, cybersecurity, and network operations, Amazon announced on June 9. The initiative is also expected to generate thousands of temporary construction jobs and spur broader economic growth through demand for services and suppliers tied to the data center industry.
