Google Commits $9 Billion to Virginia AI Infrastructure Amid $10 Billion Cloud Deal with Meta

Google plans to invest $9 billion in Virginia infrastructure by 2026 for AI and cloud infrastructure. The investment follows reports of a $10 billion cloud services deal with Meta. Google will also invest $1 billion in AI skills development and collaborate with local partners to expand energy capacity and improve efficiency. The company is also launching AI training and education initiatives, including a program to prepare students for AI-driven industries.

Tech giant Google has announced a significant investment of $9 billion in Virginia through 2026, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure. This substantial commitment follows reports of a $10 billion cloud services deal with Meta Platforms Inc. [2]. The investment will see Google develop a new data center in Chesterfield County and expand existing facilities in Loudoun and Prince William counties [4].

Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed the investment on X, formerly Twitter, stating, "We're investing $9B in Virginia through 2026 for AI and cloud infrastructure in the state" [1]. The company is collaborating with local partners to expand energy capacity and improve efficiency as AI workloads grow.

In addition to infrastructure development, Google will invest $1 billion in AI skills development. Virginia college students will receive free access to the Google AI Pro plan for one year, while local residents can join the "Virginia Has Jobs" AI Career Launch Pad program [1]. Institutions such as the University of Virginia, Brightpoint Community College, and Northern Virginia Community College are part of the Google AI for Education Accelerator, aimed at preparing students for AI-driven industries [1].

The Virginia investment underscores Google's push to narrow the gap with Amazon.com, Inc.'s Web Services and Microsoft Corporation's Azure. In July, Alphabet reported second-quarter revenue of $96.43 billion, with Google Cloud revenue climbing to $13.62 billion from $10.35 billion a year earlier [1].

The Meta deal, which will reportedly support Meta's Llama AI models and generative AI tools across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is a significant boost for Google Cloud's momentum [2]. The partnership with Meta follows a similar deal with Oracle Corp., which integrates Google's Gemini AI models into Oracle Cloud Infrastructure [2].

Google Cloud's growth is evident in its revenue figures, with the division reporting a 32% increase in the last quarter to $13.6 billion [2]. The business backlog rose 18% compared to the previous quarter and 38% compared to the previous year, reaching $106 billion [2].

Google's investment in Virginia is a powerful endorsement of the state's leadership in the AI economy. Governor Glenn Youngkin described the investment as "a truly historic investment for Chesterfield" and praised Google's commitment to preparing Virginians for the future [4].

References:
[1] Reuters. (2025). Google invests $9 billion in Virginia cloud and AI infrastructure. Retrieved from https://finance.yahoo.com/news/google-invest-another-9-billion-204502426.html
[2] Benzinga. (2025). Google commits $9 billion to build AI super-infrastructure in Virginia after reportedly inking $10 billion cloud deal with Meta. Retrieved from https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/08/47378497/google-commits-9-billion-to-build-ai-super-infrastructure-in-virginia-after-reportedly-inking-10-billion-cloud-deal-with-meta
[3] TechRound. (2025). Meta signs $10 billion deal with Google. Retrieved from https://techround.co.uk/news/meta-google-cloud-sign-10-billion-deal/
[4] Business Facilities. (2025). Google's $9 billion investment expands AI cloud in Virginia. Retrieved from https://businessfacilities.com/9b-google-investment-expands-ai-cloud-in-virginia