SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 24, 2025Interesting Engineering

Apple’s largest-ever $500 billion US investment boosts silicon, jobs amid China tech war

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Apple is investing $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, its largest-ever commitment. A significant portion will go towards advanced silicon production at TSMC's Arizona facility, which began mass-producing Apple chips last month. Apple will also start manufacturing servers in Houston for AI and cloud computing. The company plans to hire 20,000 people, mostly in R&D, engineering, and AI roles. This massive investment could boost U.S. technology capabilities amid competition with China.

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