AWS Bets Big on AI: $25B Investment Fuels Global Expansion

AWS CEO Announces Major Investments in AI Cloud Infrastructure Amazon Web Services (AWS) is making significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI) cloud infrastructure, according to CEO Matt Garman. In a recent CNBC interview, Garman stated that cloud adoption is still in its early stages and that AWS is committed to expanding its global infrastructure to meet the growing demand. "With all of the excitement and potential of generative AI and agentic AI, we think that there's lots of opportunity for us to expand our infrastructure globally," Garman said. The company has recently announced investments totaling $25 billion in the first quarter of 2025 alone. These include a $20 billion investment in Pennsylvania for AI cloud infrastructure, and a further $10 billion in North Carolina. The company also announced a large investment in Saudi Arabia to launch an AI zone. These investments demonstrate AWS's commitment to remaining at the forefront of the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The expansion will not only enhance AWS's capabilities but also contribute to the broader growth of the AI sector. The move positions the company to capitalize on the transformative potential of AI across various industries.