Alphabet’s Google announced on Wednesday that it will invest $9 billion over the next two years to expand artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure in Oklahoma, marking one of the largest tech investments in the state’s history.
New Data Centres in Stillwater and Pryor
As part of the investment, Google will:
- Build a new data centre campus in Stillwater
- Expand its existing facility in Pryor
- Enhance U.S. AI and cloud capacity to meet growing demand
- Support education and workforce development programs in the region
The move comes amid intensifying competition among Big Tech companies, which are rapidly increasing data centre capacity to power next-generation AI services.
Part of Google’s Larger AI Investment Strategy
Google confirmed that a portion of the $9 billion is already included in its 2025 capital expenditure (capex) plan, with the remainder earmarked for future growth.
In July 2025, Alphabet raised its annual capex plans from $75 billion to $85 billion, signalling even greater AI-related spending in the years ahead.
The company says the investments are critical for fueling AI innovation and maintaining a competitive edge against:
- Chinese tech giants
- Rivals like Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta
- AI leaders such as OpenAI and Anthropic
$1 Billion Commitment to AI Education
In addition to infrastructure expansion, Google last week pledged $1 billion toward AI education and training for U.S. universities and nonprofits.
- Over 100 universities have already joined the program.
- Partners include Texas A&M and the University of North Carolina.
Google says the program will help train the next generation of AI talent while providing resources to higher education institutions nationwide.
Tech Industry Races to Build AI Capacity
Google’s announcement follows major AI investment moves by other industry leaders:
- Apple plans to spend $600 billion in the U.S. over four years.
- Micron, Nvidia, and CoreWeave are ramping up AI infrastructure projects.
- President Donald Trump’s onshoring push has accelerated domestic technology development.
