Google to invest $7 billion in the US for cloud, AI, and workforce growth

Google is doubling down on its commitment to the American heartland with a fresh $7 billion investment in Iowa over the next two years. The tech giant plans to build a new data center in Cedar Rapids and expand its existing facility in Council Bluffs—critical infrastructure moves as demand for AI and cloud services soars.

Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google, also confirmed the investment in a post on social media platform X. “Excited to continue our investments in communities across the US. This morning, we announced a $7B investment in Iowa in the next two years. We’re building a new data center in Cedar Rapids, expanding our site in Council Bluffs, and supporting workforce programs across the Hawkeye State,” said Pichai in the post.

This marks a significant acceleration in Google’s investments in Iowa since 2007, and it goes beyond bricks and servers. A key part of the initiative is a partnership with the electrical training ALLIANCE (etA), aimed at boosting the state’s electrical workforce pipeline by 95%. The program is designed to equip workers with the skills needed to power the next wave of AI-driven energy and data infrastructure.

Google says these efforts are part of a broader strategy to keep the U.S. at the forefront of technological innovation, job creation, and cybersecurity in the AI era.