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Nebius Starts Work on $1B Gigawatt-Scale Independence AI Data Center

Nebius breaks ground on a new gigawatt-scale AI factory campus in Independence, representing a $1 billion investment in Missouri's digital infrastructure.

By Colin Percy · May 12, 2026

Nebius has officially commenced construction on its flagship AI factory in Independence, Missouri, marking the company's first gigawatt-scale digital infrastructure project in the United States. The billion-dollar facility is designed to support the firm's full-stack AI cloud platform, with construction on the first phase currently underway.

Beyond the physical infrastructure, Nebius has initiated a community benefits program that includes workforce development partnerships with Metropolitan Community College and financial support for local school districts. The project is being positioned as a key driver for long-term economic growth in the Kansas City region, supported by the Missouri Department of Economic Development.

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