Gov. Josh Stein said Amazon plans to create at least 500 new high-paying tech jobs as part of a new AI innovation facility in Richmond County.
RICHMOND COUNTY, N.C. โ Amazon will invest $10 billion to launch a new cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation campus in Richmond County, bringing over 500 new jobs to the region, Gov. Josh Stein announced Wednesday.ย
According to Stein’s office, Amazon pledged to create at least 500 new high-paying tech jobs at the new facility. The new jobs will range from data center engineers and network specialists to security specialists and other highly skilled, technical roles.ย
โArtificial intelligence is changing the way we work and innovate, and I am pleased that North Carolina will stay at the forefront of all thatโs ahead as we continue to attract top technology companies like Amazon,โ Stein said. “Amazon’s investment is among the largest in state history and will bring hundreds of good-paying jobs and an economic boost to Richmond County.”
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The new data center will contain computer servers, data storage drives, networking equipment and other forms of technology infrastructure used to power cloud computing capabilities for Amazon Web Services. The company credited North Carolina’s business-friendly environment for making Richmond County a natural site for the new tech hub.ย
โAmazon’s $10 billion investment in North Carolina underscores our commitment to driving innovation and advancing the future of cloud computing and AI technologies,” David Zapolsky, Amazon’s chief global affairs and legal officer, said in a press release. โThis investment will position North Carolina as a hub for cutting-edge technology, create hundreds of high-skilled jobs, and drive significant economic growth. We look forward to partnering with state and local leaders, local suppliers, and educational institutions to nurture the next generation of talent.โย
Since 2010, Amazon has invested $12 billion in North Carolina, creating tens of thousands of jobs statewide. The company recently announced a major expansion in Greensboro, purchasing 85 acres for an undetermined facility.ย
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