Amazon is set to invest $10B in North Carolina to grow its AI and cloud infrastructure, to create 500+ high-skilled positions, and to push robotics and automation further.
Amazon made a significant announcement to invest $10 billion in North Carolina to develop its AWS cloud infrastructure and advance AI innovation. The project will generate a minimum of 500 high-skilled personnel such as engineers and security professionals and increase local construction jobs. This development is also part of Amazon’s larger robotics and automation drive in its operations. In addition, Amazon is developing AI-based humanoid robots to assist with delivery and introducing new generative AI tools to summarize products. In addition to this, Warren Buffett-backed Berkshire Hathaway remains bullish on Amazon’s long-term worth.
Amazon’s Strategic Investment in North Carolina
Amazon has announced plans to invest around $10 billion in North Carolina, with an emphasis on expanding its cloud computing platform via Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its AI capabilities. The massive investment will create at least 500 high-tech jobs, including positions like data center engineers, network specialists, operations managers, and cybersecurity personnel. The project is also anticipated to drive the local construction industry and increase the AWS supply chain.
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein also offered his support, saying, “Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we work and innovate, and I’m excited that North Carolina will continue to be at the forefront by welcoming world-class technology companies like Amazon.”
All this is part of Amazon’s larger infrastructure growth in the state, which also entails:
- A new one-day delivery center in Kannapolis.
- Four new last-mile centers scheduled in Jacksonville, Mount Airy, Southern Pines, and Tarboro.
- The Kannapolis plant alone will generate 100+ full-time positions.
Powering Innovation through AI and Robotics
The investment by Amazon is a sign of its long-term vision to be a leader in cloud and AI technology. David Zapolsky, Amazon’s Chief Global Affairs & Legal Officer, highlighted the fact that the $10 billion plan is a testament to their dedication towards powering innovation in cloud and AI industries.
Along with these initiatives, Amazon is creating AI software for humanoid robots that may one day help or replace human delivery drivers. On reports, the firm is constructing an indoor obstacle course known as the “Humanoid Park” at its San Francisco office for testing robots. As much as Amazon has not responded to this report, it is evident that the firm is venturing into highly advanced robotics through working with third-party hardware partners while also keeping its internal AI development on track.
Generative AI for Commerce
Amazon is also experimenting with new generative AI (genAI) capabilities that can condense product information and customer reviews into brief, audio-based abstracts on product pages—simplifying the buying process with AI-fueled intelligence.
Why Buffett Trusts Amazon
Amazon’s technological strength fits Warren Buffett’s investment thesis. Berkshire Hathaway, owned by Buffett, has been an investor in Amazon since 2019 and continues to own more than 10 million shares as of Q1 2025. With more than $650 billion in yearly revenue from e-commerce, cloud, advertising, and so on, Amazon is still a giant.
Even at its monumental size, Amazon shares are some of the cheapest earnings multiples in years—making it a great buy, particularly with its growing profit margins. The company has more than tripled its net income over three years through optimization of operational efficiency and scaling up robotics in its warehouses.
Amazon now has 750,000+ robots on the job, helping employees with ordering and processing. Its Vulcan robot has a human-like pick speed, and Amazon’s growing reliance on robotics holds out the prospect of substantial productivity and margin benefits.
Stock Value Potential
Amazon’s earnings grew 62% year-over-year in Q1 2025, yet its price-to-earnings ratio is still conservative at 33x—indicating under-appreciated growth potential for long-term investors.
Berkshire Hathaway’s Enduring Strength
With Warren Buffett set to retire by the end of 2025, his faith in Berkshire Hathaway is unshaken. He still owns 37.9% shares, while Greg Abel will be succeeding him as CEO. Abel has been the Vice Chairman of Berkshire’s non-insurance businesses since 2018 and has earlier served as the head of Berkshire Hathaway Energy.
Berkshire Hathaway is still spread across leading brands such as Apple, Coca-Cola, American Express, and core industries such as insurance, retail, and manufacturing. In 2024, it reported $47 billion of operating profit and had $342 billion of cash and short-term investments in Q1 2025, poised for the next opportunity.
GlobalFoundries Also Pledges US Chip Expansion
In a related push in tech production, GlobalFoundries revealed a $16 billion commitment to U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. The company is constructing the New York Advanced Packaging and Photonics Center, the initial U.S.-based facility focused on silicon photonics packaging. It’s also investing another $3 billion in R&D on packaging innovation, next-generation GaN technology, and photonics.
Through partnerships with Apple, SpaceX, AMD, Qualcomm, and GM, GlobalFoundries is at the forefront of reviving America’s chip-making industry and providing supply chain resiliency.
Amazon’s $10 billion investment is not merely about building out infrastructure—it’s a bet on where the future lies: AI, automation, and cloud services. Backed by investors such as Warren Buffett and led by a strategy that marries robotics with scalable ops, Amazon remains at the leading edge of tech innovation. Meanwhile, firms such as GlobalFoundries reinforce the U.S.’s long-term vision for domestic manufacturing of tech and chip independence.