Amazon announced on Monday that it plans to invest up to $50 billion to expand its artificial intelligence and high-performance computing infrastructure for U.S. government customers through its cloud unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS). The project, set to break ground in 2026, will add nearly 1.3 gigawatts of capacity via new data centers specifically designed to serve federal agencies. The investment will provide government clients with access to a range of advanced AI tools, including Anthropic’s Claude family of models, Nvidia’s leading AI chips, and Amazon’s own custom-built Trainium chips. AWS said the expanded infrastructure will enable federal agencies to develop tailored AI solutions, refine datasets, and improve workforce productivity. This initiative follows similar moves by other tech giants. Anthropic and Meta have both announced plans to build new AI data centers in the United States, while Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank launched the Stargate joint venture in January with a commitment to invest up to $500 billion in U.S. AI infrastructure over the next four years. AWS serves more than 11,000 government agencies, and the company emphasized that this investment aims to eliminate longstanding technological barriers that have slowed AI adoption in the public sector. “This investment removes the technology barriers that have held government back and further positions America to lead in the AI era,” said AWS CEO Matt Garman in a statement. The push reflects a broader trend across the tech industry, with companies allocating massive capital to scale AI infrastructure. In October, Amazon raised its 2025 capital expenditure forecast to $125 billion, up from $118 billion, underscoring its aggressive commitment to expanding AI and cloud capabilities globally.