Google to invest an additional $9B in Virginia through 2026

In a Wednesday blog post, Google said, “Google is investing an additional $9B in Virginia through 2026 in cloud and AI infrastructure. As we expand our local presence, including a new data center in Chesterfield County, we’re working with local partners on solutions for growing energy capacity demand, including efficiency programs and innovative technologies. This investment goes beyond infrastructure. We’re also equipping Virginians with AI and job-ready skills, at no cost. As part of a broader $1B commitment, all Virginia-based college students now have access to the Google AI Pro plan and AI training for a year, and the University of Virginia, Brightpoint Community College, and Northern Virginia Community College are part of the first cohort of the Google AI for Education Accelerator. These educational resources build on the AI training that all Virginians can access through the ‘Virginia Has Jobs’ AI Career Launch Pad.”