Pennsylvania to Receive $90B in Investments for AI Sector Development

President Donald Trump and investors have pledged $90 billion in investments to develop Pennsylvania's AI sector. Companies like Blackstone, Equinor, Enbridge, and TC Energy have committed to energy infrastructure and data center development. Brookfield and Google will develop 3,000 MW of hydro-powered assets, and Westinghouse will invest $6 billion in nuclear power plants. The investments aim to keep the US ahead of China in AI technology development.

President Donald Trump and a consortium of investors have committed to a $90 billion investment in Pennsylvania's artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The initiative, spearheaded by Sen. Dave McCormick, aims to position the state as a global leader in AI technology development.

The investments, announced on July 15, 2025, include commitments from prominent companies such as Blackstone, Equinor, Enbridge, and TC Energy. These companies are focused on developing energy infrastructure and data centers, crucial components for AI growth.

Brookfield and Google have pledged to develop 3,000 MW of hydro-powered assets, while Westinghouse is investing $6 billion in nuclear power plants. These investments are part of a broader strategy to keep the United States ahead of China in AI technology development.

China's dominance in AI research has been highlighted in a recent report by Digital Science [2]. The report, titled "DeepSeek and the New Geopolitics of AI: China’s ascent to research pre-eminence in AI," reveals that China has become the pre-eminent global power in AI research. The report notes that China's AI research publication output has matched the combined output of the US, UK, and European Union (EU-27) in 2024 and commands more than 40% of global citation attention.

Despite this, the US continues to have the strongest AI startup scene, and China is catching up fast. Nvidia's recent decision to resume AI chip sales to China [3] underscores the ongoing efforts to ease trade tensions and foster global AI competition.

The investments in Pennsylvania are expected to create thousands of jobs and bolster the state's infrastructure. The first Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, organized by Sen. McCormick, brought together industry titans to make these significant commitments.

References:
[1] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/15/trump-90-billion-in-ai-energy-pittsburgh/85210437007/
[2] https://www.digital-science.com/blog/2025/07/new-report-shows-china-dominates-in-ai-research/
[3] https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/nvidia-to-resume-h20-ai-chip-sales-to-china-following-us-policy-reversal-1752578149833