Apple plans to open an AI server manufacturing facility in Houston as part of its $500 billion investment in the United States.
The California-based tech giant’s facility will span 250,000 square feet and produce servers for Apple Intelligence, the firm’s AI personal assistant for its iPhone, iPad and Mac products, CNBC reported. The factory is scheduled to begin operations in 2026.
The local investment is expected to be an expansion of a northwest Harris County manufacturing complex that is managed by Foxconn, the Houston Business Journal reported, citing the Greater Houston Partnership.
The company’s $500 billion investment will cover a wide range of initiatives, including the creation of 20,000 jobs across the U.S. in research and development, silicon engineering, software development and AI and machine learning.
Apple’s move comes after CEO Tim Cook met with President Donald Trump amid the growing pressure for American companies to consider domestic manufacturing over China.
Apple is one of the largest taxpayers in the U.S., contributing over $75 billion in taxes over the past five years, according to Apple.
Although Apple shells out a substantial amount in taxes each year, the company recently filed over 1,400 property assessment appeals in Santa Clara County, aiming to reduce its property tax valuation by $34 billion due to falling office values as remote work becomes more common.
The firm is also set to increase its investment in U.S. manufacturing, doubling its Advanced Manufacturing Fund from $5 billion to $10 billion.
Plans include opening a manufacturing academy in Michigan, a move that aligns with the company’s broader strategy to support its U.S. suppliers and grow its production capabilities across the nation.
Apple recently leased 61,000 square feet of office space in New York City, at Vornado Realty Trust’s Penn 11, bringing its total space in the building to 460,000 square feet.
— Andrew Terrell
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