Apple announced an ambitious $500 billion investment plan in the United States over the next four years, highlighted by a new AI server manufacturing facility in Houston and plans to hire 20,000 workers focused on research and development.
The 250,000-square-foot Houston factory, scheduled to open in 2026, will produce servers that power Apple Intelligence, the company's AI computing system. These servers, previously manufactured outside the U.S., will incorporate Apple's custom silicon technology and feature advanced security architecture for AI cloud computing.
"We are bullish on the future of American innovation," said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO. "From doubling our Advanced Manufacturing Fund to building advanced technology in Texas, we're thrilled to expand our support for American manufacturing."
The investment package includes several key initiatives:
- Doubling the U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund from $5 billion to $10 billion
- Opening a new Manufacturing Academy in Detroit to support small and medium-sized businesses
- Expanding data center capacity across multiple states including North Carolina, Iowa, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada
- Increasing R&D investments in silicon engineering, software development, and artificial intelligence
The 20,000 new positions will primarily focus on research and development, silicon engineering, software development, and AI/machine learning roles. This hiring push represents Apple's commitment to advancing U.S.-based technology innovation.
Apple's investment also includes continued partnerships with suppliers across all 50 states, supporting over 2.9 million American jobs through direct employment, supplier relationships, and iOS app economy development positions.
The company remains a major U.S. taxpayer, having contributed more than $75 billion in taxes over the past five years, including $19 billion in 2024 alone.