Apple said it will allocate tens of billions of dollars to the development of next-generation silicon, including further research into 5G.
Most of the new jobs are expected to be in roles focusing on machine learning, artificial intelligence, software engineering and other technology fields.
“At this moment of recovery and rebuilding, Apple is doubling down on our commitment to US innovation and manufacturing with a generational investment reaching communities across all 50 states,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.
“We’re creating jobs in cutting-edge fields - from 5G to silicon engineering to artificial intelligence - investing in the next generation of innovative new businesses, and in all our work, building toward a greener and more equitable future.”
Apple said it currently supports more than 2.7 million jobs across the US through direct employment; spending with US suppliers and manufacturers, and developers working on iOS apps.
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