[NYT] Apple Vows to Build A.I. Servers in Houston and Spend $500 Billion in U.S.

Os Trigonum · Feb 24, 2025

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Apple Vows to Build A.I. Servers in Houston and Spend $500 Billion in U.S.
The company pledged the multibillion-dollar investment over the next four years and said it would create 20,000 jobs. The Texas facility is set to open in 2026.
By Meaghan Tobin and Jason Karaian
Meaghan Tobin reported from Taipei, Taiwan, and Jason Karaian reported from London.
Feb. 24, 2025Updated 12:11 p.m. ET

Days after Apple’s chief executive met with President Trump, the company said on Monday that it planned to spend $500 billion and hire 20,000 people in the United States over the next four years and open a factory in Texas to make the machines that power the company’s push into artificial intelligence.

“We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our longstanding U.S. investments,” Tim Cook, Apple’s chief executive, said in a statement. The company made similar, smaller pledges during the Biden administration and President Trump’s first term. It hasn’t fulfilled all its previous promises.

Mr. Cook met with Mr. Trump last week. After that meeting, Mr. Trump said that the company would shift production to the United States: “They’re going to build here instead because they don’t want to pay the tariffs,” Mr. Trump said in a speech to a gathering of governors.

Most iPhones are manufactured in China by the Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn, which will be involved in Apple’s new Houston facility. Earlier this month, U.S. tariffs of 10 percent on all Chinese products took effect. Levies on imports from Canada, Mexico and other major trading partners could be imposed in the coming weeks.

Foxconn has spent millions of dollars over the past two years building up its operations outside of China, including in Texas, and in Mexico, where the company already assembles A.I. servers. The company’s chairman previously said that this expanded footprint would help insulate Foxconn against U.S. tariffs.

Last year, Foxconn purchased a tract of land north of Houston, next to one of its warehouses, which it said would be used for its artificial intelligence business.

Apple said it would begin assembling advanced servers “previously manufactured outside the U.S.” at a new, 250,000-square-foot facility in Houston. The facility is slated to open next year, Apple said, and “will create thousands of jobs.” As the company rolls out A.I. features in its devices, it also plans to expand its data center operations in Arizona, Iowa, Nevada, North Carolina and Oregon.

The majority of Apple’s devices have historically been made in China. In recent years the company has ramped up its efforts to make more iPhones in India, but it still must ship many of the essential parts from China and elsewhere. Similarly, the servers Apple has said it plans to assemble in Texas would likely contain advanced computer chips and other components made outside the United States.

The world’s most advanced A.I. servers depend on an intricate network of companies that have spent decades developing specialized tools and processes. They contain chips made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, which produces the majority of cutting-edge computer chips in Taiwan and depends on machines made by the Dutch company ASML.

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Rocket River · Feb 24, 2025

interesting

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Amiga · Feb 24, 2025

Unlike in 2018, Apple is now more likely to deliver on most of its promises. This shift is largely driven by the enhanced U.S. infrastructure bolstered by the CHIPS and Science Act, which incentivizes companies like TSMC to manufacture advanced chips domestically - a critical component of AI. Additionally, the Biden administration has imposed export controls on advanced AI technologies, including AI chips and models, to safeguard national security and maintain a competitive edge in artificial intelligence.

None of these major companies will want to fall behind in developing cutting-edge AI. With these export controls and new capabilities, not only can they now do it domestically, but they have to.

AleksandarN · Feb 24, 2025

Stop this AI bullshit. Have we not have warnings in the past of what is to come.

adoo · Feb 24, 2025

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Unlike in 2018, Apple is now more likely to deliver on most of its promises. This shift is largely driven by the enhanced U.S. infrastructure bolstered by the CHIPS and Science Act,
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thanks to President Biden who signed these laws, amids rampant criticism from the Repugs

which incentivizes companies like TSMC to manufacture advanced chips domestically
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Taiwan Semi Mfg Corp is a Taiwanee co, no?

tinman · Feb 24, 2025

Os Trigonum said: ↑

gift link will work for everyone

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/24/...e_code=1.zU4.9cLq.smkOWe6FfmS_&smid=url-share

Apple Vows to Build A.I. Servers in Houston and Spend $500 Billion in U.S.
The company pledged the multibillion-dollar investment over the next four years and said it would create 20,000 jobs. The Texas facility is set to open in 2026.
By Meaghan Tobin and Jason Karaian
Meaghan Tobin reported from Taipei, Taiwan, and Jason Karaian reported from London.
Feb. 24, 2025Updated 12:11 p.m. ET

Days after Apple’s chief executive met with President Trump, the company said on Monday that it planned to spend $500 billion and hire 20,000 people in the United States over the next four years and open a factory in Texas to make the machines that power the company’s push into artificial intelligence.

“We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our longstanding U.S. investments,” Tim Cook, Apple’s chief executive, said in a statement. The company made similar, smaller pledges during the Biden administration and President Trump’s first term. It hasn’t fulfilled all its previous promises.

Mr. Cook met with Mr. Trump last week. After that meeting, Mr. Trump said that the company would shift production to the United States: “They’re going to build here instead because they don’t want to pay the tariffs,” Mr. Trump said in a speech to a gathering of governors.

Most iPhones are manufactured in China by the Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn, which will be involved in Apple’s new Houston facility. Earlier this month, U.S. tariffs of 10 percent on all Chinese products took effect. Levies on imports from Canada, Mexico and other major trading partners could be imposed in the coming weeks.

Foxconn has spent millions of dollars over the past two years building up its operations outside of China, including in Texas, and in Mexico, where the company already assembles A.I. servers. The company’s chairman previously said that this expanded footprint would help insulate Foxconn against U.S. tariffs.

Last year, Foxconn purchased a tract of land north of Houston, next to one of its warehouses, which it said would be used for its artificial intelligence business.

Apple said it would begin assembling advanced servers “previously manufactured outside the U.S.” at a new, 250,000-square-foot facility in Houston. The facility is slated to open next year, Apple said, and “will create thousands of jobs.” As the company rolls out A.I. features in its devices, it also plans to expand its data center operations in Arizona, Iowa, Nevada, North Carolina and Oregon.

The majority of Apple’s devices have historically been made in China. In recent years the company has ramped up its efforts to make more iPhones in India, but it still must ship many of the essential parts from China and elsewhere. Similarly, the servers Apple has said it plans to assemble in Texas would likely contain advanced computer chips and other components made outside the United States.

The world’s most advanced A.I. servers depend on an intricate network of companies that have spent decades developing specialized tools and processes. They contain chips made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, which produces the majority of cutting-edge computer chips in Taiwan and depends on machines made by the Dutch company ASML.

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IBTL · Feb 24, 2025

Kinda cool I suppose.

tinman · Feb 24, 2025

Os Trigonum said: ↑

gift link will work for everyone

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Apple Vows to Build A.I. Servers in Houston and Spend $500 Billion in U.S.
The company pledged the multibillion-dollar investment over the next four years and said it would create 20,000 jobs. The Texas facility is set to open in 2026.
By Meaghan Tobin and Jason Karaian
Meaghan Tobin reported from Taipei, Taiwan, and Jason Karaian reported from London.
Feb. 24, 2025Updated 12:11 p.m. ET

Days after Apple’s chief executive met with President Trump, the company said on Monday that it planned to spend $500 billion and hire 20,000 people in the United States over the next four years and open a factory in Texas to make the machines that power the company’s push into artificial intelligence.

“We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our longstanding U.S. investments,” Tim Cook, Apple’s chief executive, said in a statement. The company made similar, smaller pledges during the Biden administration and President Trump’s first term. It hasn’t fulfilled all its previous promises.

Mr. Cook met with Mr. Trump last week. After that meeting, Mr. Trump said that the company would shift production to the United States: “They’re going to build here instead because they don’t want to pay the tariffs,” Mr. Trump said in a speech to a gathering of governors.

Most iPhones are manufactured in China by the Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn, which will be involved in Apple’s new Houston facility. Earlier this month, U.S. tariffs of 10 percent on all Chinese products took effect. Levies on imports from Canada, Mexico and other major trading partners could be imposed in the coming weeks.

Foxconn has spent millions of dollars over the past two years building up its operations outside of China, including in Texas, and in Mexico, where the company already assembles A.I. servers. The company’s chairman previously said that this expanded footprint would help insulate Foxconn against U.S. tariffs.

Last year, Foxconn purchased a tract of land north of Houston, next to one of its warehouses, which it said would be used for its artificial intelligence business.

Apple said it would begin assembling advanced servers “previously manufactured outside the U.S.” at a new, 250,000-square-foot facility in Houston. The facility is slated to open next year, Apple said, and “will create thousands of jobs.” As the company rolls out A.I. features in its devices, it also plans to expand its data center operations in Arizona, Iowa, Nevada, North Carolina and Oregon.

The majority of Apple’s devices have historically been made in China. In recent years the company has ramped up its efforts to make more iPhones in India, but it still must ship many of the essential parts from China and elsewhere. Similarly, the servers Apple has said it plans to assemble in Texas would likely contain advanced computer chips and other components made outside the United States.

The world’s most advanced A.I. servers depend on an intricate network of companies that have spent decades developing specialized tools and processes. They contain chips made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, which produces the majority of cutting-edge computer chips in Taiwan and depends on machines made by the Dutch company ASML.

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THANKS ELON!

IBTL · Feb 24, 2025

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THANKS ELON!
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Not quite dumb ****. Nothing to do with Elon.

tinman · Feb 24, 2025

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Not quite dumb ****. Nothing to do with Elon.
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tinman · Feb 24, 2025

Os Trigonum said: ↑

gift link will work for everyone

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/24/...e_code=1.zU4.9cLq.smkOWe6FfmS_&smid=url-share

Apple Vows to Build A.I. Servers in Houston and Spend $500 Billion in U.S.
The company pledged the multibillion-dollar investment over the next four years and said it would create 20,000 jobs. The Texas facility is set to open in 2026.
By Meaghan Tobin and Jason Karaian
Meaghan Tobin reported from Taipei, Taiwan, and Jason Karaian reported from London.
Feb. 24, 2025Updated 12:11 p.m. ET

Days after Apple’s chief executive met with President Trump, the company said on Monday that it planned to spend $500 billion and hire 20,000 people in the United States over the next four years and open a factory in Texas to make the machines that power the company’s push into artificial intelligence.

“We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our longstanding U.S. investments,” Tim Cook, Apple’s chief executive, said in a statement. The company made similar, smaller pledges during the Biden administration and President Trump’s first term. It hasn’t fulfilled all its previous promises.

Mr. Cook met with Mr. Trump last week. After that meeting, Mr. Trump said that the company would shift production to the United States: “They’re going to build here instead because they don’t want to pay the tariffs,” Mr. Trump said in a speech to a gathering of governors.

Most iPhones are manufactured in China by the Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn, which will be involved in Apple’s new Houston facility. Earlier this month, U.S. tariffs of 10 percent on all Chinese products took effect. Levies on imports from Canada, Mexico and other major trading partners could be imposed in the coming weeks.

Foxconn has spent millions of dollars over the past two years building up its operations outside of China, including in Texas, and in Mexico, where the company already assembles A.I. servers. The company’s chairman previously said that this expanded footprint would help insulate Foxconn against U.S. tariffs.

Last year, Foxconn purchased a tract of land north of Houston, next to one of its warehouses, which it said would be used for its artificial intelligence business.

Apple said it would begin assembling advanced servers “previously manufactured outside the U.S.” at a new, 250,000-square-foot facility in Houston. The facility is slated to open next year, Apple said, and “will create thousands of jobs.” As the company rolls out A.I. features in its devices, it also plans to expand its data center operations in Arizona, Iowa, Nevada, North Carolina and Oregon.

The majority of Apple’s devices have historically been made in China. In recent years the company has ramped up its efforts to make more iPhones in India, but it still must ship many of the essential parts from China and elsewhere. Similarly, the servers Apple has said it plans to assemble in Texas would likely contain advanced computer chips and other components made outside the United States.

The world’s most advanced A.I. servers depend on an intricate network of companies that have spent decades developing specialized tools and processes. They contain chips made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, which produces the majority of cutting-edge computer chips in Taiwan and depends on machines made by the Dutch company ASML.

more at the link

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astros123 · Feb 24, 2025

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Kinda cool I suppose.
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Not really. AI centers take massive amounts of electricity which is why other states require them to provide their own electricity. Microsoft is building SMRs or recommissioning shut down nuclear facilities.

The question is are Houston residents going to be subsidizing their electricity which means everyone pays more?

Amiga · Feb 24, 2025

adoo said: ↑

Taiwan Semi Mfg Corp is a Taiwanee co, no?
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Yes, they have the most advanced chip manufacturing in the world. Bringing their (and other advanced chip manufacturing) production to U.S. soil is crucial for national security and supply chain resilience. That’s what the CHIPS and Science Act is designed to accomplish.

It will still take years, as the U.S. is still playing catch-up. Good news is that the leaders in this field, Taiwan and South Korea, are strong allies (at least for now).

astros123 · Feb 24, 2025

Amiga said: ↑

It will still take years, as the U.S. is still playing catch-up.
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They're already producing chips in Arizona

Amiga · Feb 24, 2025

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They're already producing chips in Arizona
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The most advanced chip manufacturing will still be in Taiwan and SK. TSMC’s US facilities will be producing the "2nd" most advanced chips (but eventually shoudl catch up). Setting up manufacturing capabilities for these highly advanced chips requires billions of dollars, significant time, and a skilled local workforce (i.e. training and expierence are needed - none of which are fully in place yet.

astros123 · Feb 24, 2025

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The most advanced chip manufacturing will still be in Taiwan and SK. TSMC’s US facilities will be producing the "2nd" most advanced chips (but eventually shoudl catch up). Setting up manufacturing capabilities for these highly advanced chips requires billions of dollars, significant time, and a skilled local workforce (i.e. training and expierence are needed - none of which are fully in place yet.
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TSMC is making <2nm chips in AZ

Rocketeer · Feb 24, 2025

tinman said: ↑

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I'm pretty sure I understand tech better than tinybreh. Also, I'm pretty sure Tim Cook is woke breh, and so was Steve Jobs.

Amiga · Feb 24, 2025

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TSMC is making <2nm chips in AZ
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4nm now
3nm in 2028
2nm in 2030
1.6nm tbd

TSMC TWN 2nm is plan for 2025

tinman · Feb 24, 2025

Thanks Elon!
@Os Trigonum

Space Ghost · Feb 24, 2025

Cook is very bullish with a Trump/Musk presidency. Apple understands the Trump administration will not get in the way of progress. As Musk said pre-election, any company who is committed to spending a least a billion dollars will jump ahead in regulator approval. Leftist raged about how this was playing favoritism by the future Trump administration. But now that its Apple, its all cool.

This is what you get when you removed all the bullshit from the process.

And Texas is the new California.

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