With Apple Coming, Is Houston the Next Big Tech Hub?

Houston is known as the energy capital of the world, but could it also become a major tech hub? With Apple announcing plans to build a factory for AI servers in Greater Houston, it’s a question we’re wondering. So, Host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on Houston Chronicle business columnist Chris Tomlinson about why Apple picked Houston and what this deal means for local jobs.

Dive deeper into today’s episode:

• Apple's new manufacturing facility will bring thousands of jobs to Houston, fuel AI boom
• How Houston Lost Amazon’s HQ2
• The Ion District

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