PartnershipJun 8, 2026, 08:35 PM· United States
Amazon strikes multibillion-dollar deal with Corning to power AI data centers in U.S.
Summary
Amazon announced a multibillion-dollar deal with Corning to supply critical fiber optic and glass components for its AI data centers in the U.S. This makes Amazon the latest tech giant to sign a massive contract with Corning, highlighting Corning's key role in AI infrastructure.
Why it matters
The deal signals Amazon's accelerated AI data center buildout and reliance on Corning's fiber optics for high-speed data transmission.
Source links
- https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/08/amazon-taps-corning-for-op.html
- https://www.reuters.com/technology/amazon-corning-sign-multi-billion-dollar-deal-boost-fiber-optics-manufacturing-2026-06-08/
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-08/cipher-sells-junk-bonds-to-fund-amazon-tied-data-center-project
- https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/945809/amazon-employees-seattle-data-center-moratorium
Market reaction
Amazon / AWS
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