On October 13, 2025, Alphabet's Google announced a $9 billion investment to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure in South Carolina, including scaling up its Berkeley County data center and supporting new sites in Dorchester County. This move is part of a broader trend of major tech companies ramping up AI and data center spending globally. The announcement, reported by Dow Jones, is significant for Alphabet's long-term growth strategy and job creation in the region. Following this news, GOOG closed at $244.64 on October 13, 2025, up 3.01%, indicating a strong positive market reaction to the investment plan.