Landmark Investment to Boost U.S. AI Infrastructure and Jobs
CoreWeave has announced a commitment of up to
$6 billion to develop a cutting-edge
AI data center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The facility, designed to power the most advanced artificial intelligence use cases, will initially operate at 100 megawatts (MW), with plans to expand to 300 MW, making it one of the largest AI data centers in the region[1][2][3].
High-Profile Announcement and Strategic Goals
The announcement was made during a CEO roundtable featuring President Donald J. Trump at Senator Dave McCormick's Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, held at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Key attendees included Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Senator John Fetterman, alongside industry leaders and policymakers, all focusing on the future of U.S. AI infrastructure and innovation[1][2].
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> "The demand for high-performance AI compute is relentless, and CoreWeave is scaling a cloud purpose-built for AI to meet it and strengthen US leadership," said Michael Intrator, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of CoreWeave. "This data center will accelerate innovation and drive economic growth across the region. We look forward to working with leaders like Senator McCormick and Governor Shapiro to ensure this investment delivers meaningful, lasting impact."[1][2]
Economic Impact and Job Creation
Governor Shapiro highlighted that the investment will generate numerous opportunities for the state, stating it will create "good-paying jobs as Pennsylvania workers build, maintain, and operate a new AI data center in Lancaster County."[2]
- Approximately 600 construction jobs are expected during the building phase.
- The facility will launch with around 70 full-time technical and operational roles, potentially expanding to 175 permanent positions as it grows.
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Project Partners and Network Expansion
The Lancaster site, which CoreWeave will occupy, is being co-developed by Chirisa Technology Parks and Machine Investment Group[2]. This project expands CoreWeave’s network to 33 AI data centers, 28 of which are located in the United States, further cementing its role as a leading
AI hyperscaler[2].
National Competitiveness and Technological Innovation
This strategic infrastructure aims to enhance U.S. global competitiveness in artificial intelligence, support future innovation, and ensure long-term national security through high-impact technologies[1]. The announcement underscores the vital role AI infrastructure plays in driving economic growth and technological leadership for both Pennsylvania and the broader United States[1].
