Amazon.com announced plans to invest approximately $11 billion to expand its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), in Georgia. The investment aims to support cloud computing and AI technologies, creating hundreds of jobs and enhancing Georgia’s position as a hub for digital innovation. The investment is expected to create at least 550 new high-skilled jobs.
The surge in AI and cloud computing has driven a significant increase in U.S. electricity consumption, as AI data centers consume vast amounts of energy. According to an analysis by the Research Institute, data centers could use up to 9% of total electricity generated in the U.S. by the end of the decade, depending on AI and tech adoption rates.
Amazon has secured multiple agreements with U.S. utilities to supply power to its data centers nationwide, including partnerships with Talen Energy in Pennsylvania and Entergy in Mississippi. This investment highlights the growing need for robust data centers and advanced infrastructure to support AI-driven innovations and cloud services.
