Export data from Taiwan’s customs office shows that shipments of AI accelerators (H100-class GPUs) more than doubled year over year in Q1 2024, contributing to a national export rebound.
ASML’s order backlog remained above €39 billion in early 2024, driven by immersion and EUV tools needed for AI-grade semiconductors.
In April 2024 Microsoft announced a $3.3 billion campus in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, projecting 2,300 construction jobs and 2,000 permanent roles to support AI and cloud services.
Loudoun County, Virginia (“Data Center Alley”) reported $663 million in local tax revenue from data centers in FY2023, funding schools and transportation projects.
States such as Georgia and Texas are pairing tax abatements with commitments to build on-site renewable energy or battery storage, reflecting how infrastructure deals now bundle community benefits and sustainability clauses.