Amazon secures €14.5 billion to expand AI and data center infrastructure
亞馬遜籌集 145 億歐元，用於擴展人工智慧與數據中心基礎設施
Amazon has made a significant commitment to Germany, announcing plans to invest roughly €14.5 billion to bolster its technological infrastructure.
亞馬遜對德國做出了重大承諾，宣布計畫投資約145億歐元，以鞏固其技術基礎設施。
This major initiative focuses on expanding Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the Frankfurt region, specifically targeting the growing need for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing by 2026.
這項重大舉措專注於擴展法蘭克福地區的亞馬遜雲端運算服務（AWS），針對2026年對人工智慧與高效能運算日益增長的需求。
This move is separate from their €7.8 billion investment in the upcoming European Sovereign Cloud, which prioritizes strict data privacy and residency requirements within the EU.
此舉與其在即將到來的「歐洲主權雲端」投資78億歐元的計畫區分開來，後者優先考量歐盟內嚴格的數據隱私與居住地要求。
Economically, this expansion is projected to contribute €15.4 billion to Germany's GDP and support thousands of new jobs.
從經濟層面來看，預計這項擴張將為德國國內生產總額（GDP）貢獻154億歐元，並支持數千個新增就業機會。
Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed the news, seeing it as a sign of confidence in Germany as a prime investment location.
總理歐拉夫·蕭爾茨對此表示歡迎，認為這是德國作為首選投資地具有信心的跡象。
This effort is part of a broader global strategy by tech giants to secure the capacity needed for the future of AI.
這項努力是科技巨頭為確保AI未來所需容量的全球戰略的一部分。
With this latest injection of funds, Amazon continues to solidify its footprint in the European digital economy, aiming to support local businesses while remaining at the forefront of the global AI race.
隨著這筆新資金的注入，亞馬遜持續鞏固其在歐洲數位經濟中的地位，旨在支持當地企業的同時，保持在全球AI競賽中的領先地位。
