TLDR
- Apple announced plans to invest over $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years
- The investment includes a new server manufacturing facility in Houston for Apple Intelligence, doubling the Advanced Manufacturing Fund to $10 billion, and creating a Manufacturing Academy in Detroit
- Apple will add approximately 20,000 R&D jobs focused on silicon engineering, AI, and machine learning
- The company will expand operations across nine states including Michigan, Texas, California, and Arizona
- Apple currently supports 2.9 million U.S. jobs and plans to accelerate U.S.-based advanced R&D spending
Apple has announced its largest-ever spending commitment of more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years. The tech giant revealed this massive investment plan on February 24, 2025.
This new pledge builds on Apple’s history of investing in American innovation and manufacturing. The company currently supports over 2.9 million jobs across the country.
“We are bullish on the future of American innovation,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We’re proud to build on our long-standing U.S. investments with this $500 billion commitment to our country’s future.”
The investment will focus on several key areas. These include artificial intelligence, silicon engineering, and skills development for students and workers.
A major part of the plan includes opening a new advanced manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas. This 250,000-square-foot server manufacturing facility is set to open in 2026.
The Houston facility will create thousands of jobs. Workers there will produce servers that power Apple Intelligence, the company’s personal intelligence system.
These servers were previously manufactured outside the U.S. They are designed to be energy efficient and will help reduce the energy demands of Apple data centers.
Apple also plans to double its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund. This will increase from $5 billion to $10 billion.
The fund was created in 2017 to support innovation and high-skilled manufacturing jobs. It has already supported projects in 13 states including Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Indiana.
The expanded fund includes a multibillion-dollar commitment to produce advanced silicon in TSMC’s Fab 21 facility in Arizona. Apple is the largest customer at this facility, which employs more than 2,000 workers.
Mass production of Apple chips began at the Arizona facility last month. Apple’s suppliers already manufacture silicon in 24 factories across 12 states.
Plans to hire around 20,000 people over the next four years
The company plans to hire around 20,000 people over the next four years. Most of these hires will focus on R&D, silicon engineering, software development, and AI.
To support skills development, Apple will open the Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit. This academy will help companies transition to advanced manufacturing.
Apple engineers and experts from universities like Michigan State will consult with small and medium-sized businesses. They will offer guidance on implementing AI and smart manufacturing techniques.
The academy will offer free in-person and online courses. These will teach workers vital skills like project management and manufacturing process optimization.
Apple’s investment also includes expanding data center capacity in North Carolina, Iowa, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada. These data centers will support the growing demand for Apple Intelligence services.
The company recently announced the newest addition to its iPhone lineup, iPhone 16e. This model features the A18 chip and the new Apple C1, the first cellular modem designed by Apple.
The Apple C1 is the result of years of R&D investment. It brings together the work of thousands of engineers and marks the start of a long-term strategy in modem technology.
Apple remains one of the largest U.S. taxpayers. The company has paid more than $75 billion in U.S. taxes over the past five years, including $19 billion in 2024 alone.
The $500 billion commitment includes Apple’s work with suppliers across all 50 states. It also covers direct employment, Apple Intelligence infrastructure, corporate facilities, and Apple TV+ productions in 20 states.
Apple has nearly doubled R&D spending
In the past five years, Apple has nearly doubled its U.S.-based advanced R&D spending. The company plans to continue accelerating this growth as part of its new investment strategy.
Apple’s support for education includes grant programs for organizations like 4-H, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and FIRST. These organizations work with Apple to create free programming that helps young people learn skills like coding.
The company’s New Silicon Initiative prepares students for careers in hardware engineering and chip design. Last year, this program expanded to students at Georgia Tech, and it now reaches students at eight schools across the country.
According to the news release, the company is continuing to expand the initiative. This includes a new collaboration with UCLA’s Center for Education of Microchip Designers beginning this year.
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