Google invests $9B in Virginia for AI infrastructure

Google is investing an additional $9 billion in Virginia through 2026 to expand cloud and AI infrastructure, including a new data center in Chesterfield County.

• Main announcement: Google will make a two-year $9 billion investment through 2026 in Virginia for cloud and AI infrastructure, including a new data center in Chesterfield County; company representatives (including Ruth Porat) and Governor Glenn Youngkin discussed the investment and related local collaborations. The company is working with local partners and the Virginia Department of Energy on solutions for growing energy capacity demand, including efficiency programs and innovative technologies (linked resources provided).
• Education and complementary commitments: As part of a broader $1 billion commitment, Google is providing one year of access to the Google AI Pro plan and AI training to all Virginia-based college students; University of Virginia, Brightpoint Community College, and Northern Virginia Community College are in the first cohort of the Google AI for Education Accelerator. All Virginians can access AI training through the “Virginia Has Jobs” AI Career Launch Pad.