Google commits $4B to Arkansas data center and programs

Google announced a new $4 billion investment in Arkansas through 2027, including its first state data center in West Memphis and programs to boost energy resilience and local AI talent.

• Main announcement/action: Google will invest $4 billion (described as a two-year $4 billion investment) in Arkansas through 2027, building Google’s first data center in West Memphis, expanding cloud and AI infrastructure, and launching a $25 million Energy Impact Fund targeted at energy efficiency and affordability in Crittenden County.
• Details and partnerships: Google will collaborate with Entergy to bring a new 600 MW solar project to the grid and implement programs to reduce power usage during peak hours; it will also provide no-cost Google AI courses and Career Certificates in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Commerce, starting with students at the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University.