Amazon Invests $1 Billion in US Data Center Communities

In October 2026, Amazon announced it will invest $1 billion over five years in US communities hosting its data centers. The company also said it is no longer using non-disclosure agreements for data centers and is seeking local support for its build-out. Separately, Amazon plans to move $8 billion of chips off its books, according to the Financial Times. In Germany, Amazon lowered the price for long-standing Prime customers following a ruling by the Federal Court of Justice.