Google to Invest $9 Billion in AI and Cloud Infrastructure in Oklahoma
Alphabet’s Google announced Wednesday that it will spend an additional $9 billion in Oklahoma over the next two years to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The plan includes building a new data center campus in Stillwater and expanding the existing facility in Pryor, alongside education and workforce programs.
The investment comes amid intensifying competition among Big Tech companies, which are spending heavily on new data centers and skills development to meet surging AI demand. Part of the $9 billion is included in Google’s 2025 capital expenditure plan, with the remainder earmarked for future projects.
Last month, Alphabet raised its annual capital spending target to $85 billion from $75 billion and indicated more increases could follow next year. The company and its peers have justified large AI investments as necessary for growth and product improvement, particularly amid competition from Chinese tech firms and investor concerns over slower returns.
In addition, Google committed $1 billion last week to AI education and training for U.S. universities and nonprofit organizations. Over 100 universities have joined the initiative, including major public institutions such as Texas A&M and the University of North Carolina. Competitors like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Amazon have launched similar AI-focused education programs.
U.S. policy also supports onshoring of AI infrastructure, prompting investments by companies such as Micron, Nvidia, and CoreWeave. Apple similarly announced plans last week to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.