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Amazon to Invest AU$20 Billion in Australia to Expand Cloud, AI Infrastructure
- Amazon plans to invest AU$20 billion in Australia between 2025 and 2029 to expand its cloud infrastructure through AWS, the largest tech investment in Australia to date.
- The investment aims to meet growing demand for cloud computing and AI services and support national efforts to strengthen AI capability.
- It will enhance AWS infrastructure in Australia, building on previous expansions and partnerships including a high-security cloud agreement with the Australian Government.
- AWS also introduced AWS AI Spring Australia to accelerate generative AI use across various sectors.
- Initiatives like AWS Generative AI Accelerator and AWS AI Launchpad will aid startups and enterprises in adopting AI technologies.
- AWS has trained over 400,000 individuals in Australia since 2017 and plans to continue supporting workforce development through programs like the Work-Based Learning Program.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised the investment, highlighting the economic opportunities and innovation it will bring to Australia, including creating skilled jobs and infrastructure for advanced AI and supercomputing applications.
- Matt Garman, CEO of AWS, emphasized the expansion of data center infrastructure, renewable energy projects, and support for Australia's aspiration to become a global AI leader.
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