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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Google's $9b Oklahoma investment to power AI, cloud, and workforce growth
Google is committing $9 billion to Oklahoma over the next two years to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, with a strong focus on workforce development. The investment will fund the construction of a new data centre campus in Stillwater, the expansion of its existing Pryor facility, and the rollout of expanded education and skills programmes . This initiative is part of Google's broader $1 billion commitment to boost US education and competitiveness. The University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University are among the first participants in the newly launched Google AI for Education Accelerator . This programme provides students with no-cost access to Google Career Certificates and AI training courses, equipping them with in-demand, job-ready skills. To address the labour needs of large-scale infrastructure projects, Google is also partnering with the Electrical Training Alliance to grow Oklahoma's electrical workforce pipeline by 135%. This effort aims to prepare more skilled electricians capable of supporting both AI infrastructure and the state's growing energy sector. These investments are expected to prepare Oklahoma's students and workers for emerging opportunities in AI, cloud computing, and energy infrastructure. By strengthening the state's talent pipeline, Google's strategy not only supports local economic growth but also contributes to maintaining America's competitive edge in AI innovation and advanced technology development. The move reflects a growing corporate focus on linking infrastructure investment with targeted workforce training to meet future industry demands.
United News of India
a day ago
- Business
- United News of India
Google announces USD 9 billion investment plan for AI, cloud, and data center expansion in Oklahoma
New Delhi, Aug 15 (UNI) Google announces a USD 9 billion investment plan for Oklahoma over the upcoming two years. The investment is intended to drive the expansion of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure for workforce development. Reportedly, the tech giant will allocate the fund across academic and workforce incentives around the domains of cloud tech, artificial intelligence, and data centre expansions. Moreover, the investment will also support the development of a new data centre campus in Stillwater and the expansion of Google's existing facility in Pryor. The official statement said, 'As part of a broader USD 1 billion commitment to American education and competitiveness, the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University are part of the first cohort of the Google AI for Education Accelerator that launched last week. giving Sooners and Cowboys no-cost access to Google career certificates and AI training courses.' 'Google is also providing funding to support an innovative program with the electrical training ALLIANCE to increase the electrical workforce pipeline in Oklahoma by 135%, helping develop the labour force needed to build new energy infrastructure,' the statement added. The investment move of Google shows its commitment to the expansion of advanced technologies across the world. Moreover, the tech giant is also committed to tech expansion across the masses by integrating it into education, cloud, and other sectors. UNI SAS ARN
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
AI Daily: Apple plots expansion into robots, home security
Catch up on the top artificial intelligence news and commentary by Wall Street analysts on publicly traded companies in the space with this daily recap compiled by The Fly: Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. EXPANSION: Apple (AAPL) is plotting its artificial intelligence comeback with an 'ambitious slate of new devices,' including robots, a lifelike version of Siri, a smart speaker with a display and home-security cameras, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. A tabletop robot that serves as a virtual companion, targeted for 2027, is the centerpiece of the AI strategy, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The smart speaker with a display, meanwhile, is slated to arrive next year, part of a push into entry-level smart-home products. Home security is seen as another big growth opportunity. New cameras will anchor an Apple security system that can automate household functions, the author notes. Publicly traded companies in the home security and automation space include Arlo Technologies (ARLO) and ADT (ADT). INFRASTRUCTURE, AI-READY WORKFORCE: Google (GOOGL) is investing an additional $9B in Oklahoma within the next two years in cloud and AI infrastructure, the company said in a blog post. 'This investment supports the development of a new data center campus in Stillwater and the expansion of our existing facility in Pryor, as well as expanded education and workforce development programs. As part of a broader $1B commitment to American education and competitiveness, the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University are part of the first cohort of the Google AI for Education Accelerator that launched last week, giving Sooners and Cowboys no-cost access to Google Career Certificates and AI training courses. Google is also providing funding to support an innovative program with the electrical training ALLIANCE to increase the electrical workforce pipeline in Oklahoma by 135%, helping develop the labor force needed to build new energy infrastructure. This is an extraordinary time for American innovation. These investments will prepare Oklahoma's students with critical AI and job-ready skills, and create a talent pipeline of workers to power not only Oklahoma's future, but America's AI leadership.' HARASSMENT CLAIM: A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk must face OpenAI's claims that his legal and media attacks are a 'years-long harassment campaign,' Bloomberg's Robert Burnson reports. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on Tuesday refused Musk's request to dismiss allegations that he has weaponized legal claims, social media posts and statements in the press to try to sabotage OpenAI's success in an effort to gain advantage for his xAI genAI startup.
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Google investing $9B in infrastructure, AI-ready workforce in Oklahoma
Google is investing an additional $9B in Oklahoma within the next two years in cloud and AI infrastructure, the company said in a blog post. 'This investment supports the development of a new data center campus in Stillwater and the expansion of our existing facility in Pryor, as well as expanded education and workforce development programs. As part of a broader $1B commitment to American education and competitiveness, the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University are part of the first cohort of the Google AI for Education Accelerator that launched last week, giving Sooners and Cowboys no-cost access to Google Career Certificates and AI training courses. Google is also providing funding to support an innovative program with the electrical training ALLIANCE to increase the electrical workforce pipeline in Oklahoma by 135%, helping develop the labor force needed to build new energy infrastructure. This is an extraordinary time for American innovation. These investments will prepare Oklahoma's students with critical AI and job-ready skills, and create a talent pipeline of workers to power not only Oklahoma's future, but America's AI leadership.' Elevate Your Investing Strategy:
