Google plans $17 billion Wyoming data center amid rising threats of curbs

November 6, 2026 9:13 AM

Google plans $17 billion Wyoming data center amid rising threats of curbs

Alphabet's, opens new tab Google will invest $17 billion to build its first data center in Wyoming, the company said on Thursday, pushing ahead with a major AI infrastructure investment as political resistance to data center expansion grows following the US midterm elections. Of the 41 data center-related ballot measures voted on this week, all but one went against data centers, according to Ballotpedia. Google's facility will be built ⁠in partnership with Tallgrass Energy, Black Hills Energ...

Google Cloud pulls ahead as Big Tech’s AI bet swells to $700 billion

April 30, 2026 4:25 PM

Google Cloud pulls ahead as Big Tech’s AI bet swells to $700 billion

Alphabet's blowout cloud growth has reset expectations across major tech companies, leaving investors to recalibrate which firms are delivering the clearest returns. All four of the U.S. tech giants that reported results on Wednesday signaled that spending on artificial intelligence would not slow down, with combined outlays now set to surpass $700 billion this year, up from around $600 billion previously. Alphabet shares jumped more than 6% in premarket trading on Thursday, while Meta stock f...