Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed plans for a $600 billion investment in the United States over the next several years during a White House event. The announcement coincided with discussions among top tech executives about economic priorities and regulatory approaches.
Zuckerberg’s remarks emphasized support for infrastructure development, including data centers, to advance technological innovation. The gathering included Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who stated his company would invest $250 billion in the U.S., and Apple CEO Tim Cook, who confirmed a $600 billion commitment. Both executives met with President Donald Trump earlier this month to discuss their investment strategies.
Notably absent was Elon Musk, whose companies declined to participate in the event. Musk had previously served as a Trump adviser but faced public disputes with the president earlier this year.
Trump addressed concerns about free speech online, criticizing recent regulatory actions in the United Kingdom that targeted social media content. He also highlighted efforts to streamline business operations, including reducing permitting challenges and improving energy infrastructure.
The event featured other prominent figures, such as OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Shift4 Payments CEO Jared Isaacman, though details about their roles were not disclosed. The White House confirmed the presence of multiple tech leaders, but no further specifics were provided.