Apple to invest over $500 Bn in US hire 20,000 people

Apple announced plans to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, marking its largest-ever commitment to boost innovation, advanced manufacturing, and workforce development. The investment aims to expand Apple's presence in artificial intelligence, silicon engineering, and skills training across the country, the company said in a statement.

The company’s CEO, Tim Cook, said the investment underscores Apple’s confidence in American innovation. “We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our long-standing U.S. investments with this $500 billion commitment to our country’s future,” Cook said.

New Manufacturing Facility in Houston

As part of the investment, Apple will open a 250,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, by 2026. The facility will produce servers used to support Apple Intelligence, the company's AI system designed to assist users with tasks like writing and communication. The facility is expected to create thousands of jobs.

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Previously manufactured outside the U.S., these servers are essential for Apple’s Private Cloud Compute, a platform that integrates AI processing with advanced security architecture. Apple claims the servers, powered by Apple silicon, are designed to enhance data center energy efficiency.

Doubling the Advanced Manufacturing Fund

Apple will also double its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund from $5 billion to $10 billion. Established in 2017, the fund aims to promote advanced manufacturing and high-skilled jobs in the United States. The expanded fund includes a multibillion-dollar commitment to produce advanced silicon at TSMC’s Fab 21 facility in Arizona, where mass production of Apple chips began last month.

Silicon manufacturing for Apple devices already spans 24 factories across 12 states, including Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, and Utah. The investment is expected to create thousands of high-paying jobs with suppliers such as Broadcom, Texas Instruments, Skyworks, and Qorvo.

Focus on Workforce Development

To address the need for skilled labor, Apple will open the Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit. The academy, in collaboration with Michigan State University, will offer free courses to help businesses adopt AI and smart manufacturing techniques. The curriculum will cover project management, manufacturing process optimization, and supply chain efficiency.

Apple also plans to hire around 20,000 people in the next four years, with a focus on research and development, silicon engineering, software development, AI, and machine learning.

Expanding Data Centers and Supplier Networks

Apple’s $500 billion investment will support its supplier network, data centers, and Apple TV+ productions in 20 states. The company plans to expand data center capacity in North Carolina, Iowa, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada to support Apple Intelligence.

Apple currently supports more than 2.9 million jobs in the U.S. through direct employment, supplier partnerships, and the iOS app economy. Over the past five years, the company has paid more than $75 billion in U.S. taxes, including $19 billion in 2024.

This latest investment signals Apple’s strategy to strengthen its U.S. operations while aligning with advancements in AI, silicon technology, and manufacturing.

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