Apple Commits $500 Billion to U.S. Innovation Over Next Four Years

Apple unveiled plans to spend and invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, marking its largest-ever investment pledge. Central to this commitment are expansive efforts in artificial intelligence, silicon engineering, and advanced manufacturing. Among the highlights is a new 250,000-square-foot facility in Houston slated to produce servers that power Apple Intelligence—Apple’s privacy-focused personal intelligence system—and support the company’s Private Cloud Compute infrastructure.

Doubling the U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund from $5 billion to $10 billion, Apple seeks to foster high-skilled jobs, support domestic suppliers, and enable cutting-edge R&D in states including Arizona, Texas, and more. Additionally, Apple will establish a new Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit to equip small and mid-sized businesses with AI-driven smart manufacturing strategies. These initiatives build on Apple’s existing network of suppliers and facilities across all 50 states, which together support 2.9 million American jobs.

Apple’s invigorated focus on R&D includes accelerating work on silicon chips—like the newly announced Apple C1 cellular modem—as well as AI and machine learning. The company also plans to hire around 20,000 workers, predominantly engineers, over the next four years. By deepening partnerships with academia and bolstering educational programs, Apple aims to cultivate a pipeline of skilled talent while driving transformative advancements in technology and manufacturing nationwide.