Amazon Doubles Down in Louisiana | New Orleans News

Amazon is pouring $18 billion into northwest Louisiana—doubling its previous pledge—to build three massive data centers in Shreveport, fueling AI and cloud computing while creating up to 750 direct jobs and 1,700 indirect roles. The tech giant is also investing $400 million in public water infrastructure and partnering with local utilities to avoid rate hikes for residents. With a growing footprint since 2010 and support for local nonprofits, Amazon’s expansion aligns with Louisiana’s push to become a national hub for digital innovation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/da43c599a36988da