Micron’s $50B Boise chip expansion powers AI growth, adds 17,000 jobs

Micron is making a historic $50 billion investment in Boise, Idaho — building its first new U.S. memory chip fabrication facility and preparing the ground for a second. Fueled by the CHIPS and Science Act, the expansion is set to create up to 17,000 jobs and boost America’s role in semiconductor manufacturing. Corporate Vice President Scott Gatzemeier explains how demand for AI and data center technology is driving the need for more memory production, why Boise is the perfect location, and how Micron plans to build one of the most sustainable fabs ever constructed. From daily dynamite blasts to environmental safeguards, get an inside look at the progress, challenges, and future impact of Micron’s expansion — expected to produce its first chips in 2027.