Amazon plans to invest $12B in new data centers in Louisiana and says it worked with the local utility “to ensure we pay 100% of the costs” tied to the campus

Amazon plans to invest $12 billion in new AI data center campuses in Louisiana, aiming to create 540 full-time jobs and support around 1,700 other roles. This move is part of Amazon's broader $200 billion investment in AI this year, which includes data centers, chips, and networking equipment. The company has committed to using natural air cooling and surplus water to minimize environmental impact.