Apple Rolls Out First U.S.-Built AI Servers from Texas, Marking a New Era in American Manufacturing
Apple Inc. has officially begun shipping its first batch of American-made AI servers from a newly established facility in Houston, Texas, signaling a major step forward in its commitment to boost U.S.-based manufacturing and innovation.
These advanced servers form a key part of Apple’s $600 billion investment initiative aimed at expanding local production, strengthening supplier networks, and supporting next-generation technology infrastructure across the United States. The move is also expected to align with calls from President Donald Trump and other policymakers advocating for more domestic production by global tech companies.
The plan to assemble AI servers in the U.S. was initially unveiled earlier this year, and now, according to Apple Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan, the servers will power Apple Intelligence and Private Cloud Compute services, both built on Apple’s proprietary silicon chips.
“Our teams have worked tirelessly to get the Houston facility operational ahead of schedule,” Khan said. “We’re proud to be expanding U.S. production and creating new opportunities for local communities as we scale manufacturing in the coming year.”
Apple confirmed that the Houston plant will generate thousands of new jobs, reinforcing its ongoing investment in domestic technology infrastructure. Previously, Apple’s AI servers were primarily produced overseas.
In a continued push for American innovation, CEO Tim Cook recently met with President Trump to discuss additional investments under Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which focuses on expanding partnerships with U.S. semiconductor companies. Apple has also launched a Manufacturing Academy in collaboration with Michigan State University to train future industry specialists.
While Cook has received praise from the White House for Apple’s U.S. manufacturing efforts, he has also acknowledged the complexity and cost of producing iPhones domestically, noting that it would take significant time and infrastructure development to localize production fully.
Apple’s collaboration with U.S.-based semiconductor suppliers continues to advance chip manufacturing and packaging within the country. “By connecting the global semiconductor supply chain with American production, we’re driving real growth in technology manufacturing,” Cook emphasized.
