Google Announces $15B AI Data Center Project in Missouri

Alphabet's Google has announced a $15 billion investment to build a major AI-focused data center in New Florence, Missouri, marking one of the state's largest tech projects. The move expands Alphabet's cloud and computing capacity amid surging AI demand and includes contracts for over 1 gigawatt of new power generation plus a partnership with Ameren for an additional 500 megawatts. This sizeable capital expenditure signals sustained infrastructure spending and is expected to support long-term growth in Google Cloud and AI services while boosting local economic activity.