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Microsoft to Invest $80 Billion in AI Infrastructure to Drive Global Expansion

Microsoft to Invest $80 Billion in AI Infrastructure to Drive Global Expansion

The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, Microsoft has unveiled its bold vision for the fiscal year 2025, detailing significant investments aimed at enhancing AI infrastructure, skilling, and accessibility worldwide. The tech giantā€™s strategic focus is on building AI-powered data centres, developing AI curriculums, and driving the widespread adoption of AI technology.

At the heart of Microsoftā€™s AI vision for 2025 is its $80 billion investment in AI-enabled data centres. These facilities will serve as the foundation for Microsoftā€™s AI-driven cloud applications, enabling the company to train and deploy AI models at an unprecedented scale. The data centres will play a key role in powering the companyā€™s various AI applications, from Microsoft 365 to cloud services. The investment also includes a focus on developing data centres globally, with over half of the funding dedicated to expanding infrastructure in the US. ā€œBy investing heavily in AI infrastructure, we aim to create the foundation for the next generation of AI applications,ā€ Microsoft said in its blog post. The company’s decision to focus on data centres highlights the growing demand for AI-powered services and the need for scalable, secure infrastructure to support this transformation. Alongside its infrastructure investment, Microsoft is prioritising AI skilling programmes to ensure that AI technology is accessible to everyone. The company is keen on addressing the skills gap in AI and has partnered with the US National AI Consortium for Community Colleges to provide industry-aligned AI curriculums. The aim is to create a skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of the rapidly growing AI sector.

Recognising that AI will play a central role in future employment, Microsoft anticipates that within the next 25 years, AI could create billions of new AI-enabled jobs across industries such as services, manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, and government. By investing in AI education, Microsoft hopes to equip individuals with the skills required to thrive in an AI-driven world. The companyā€™s skilling efforts also extend to faculty training through AI Bootcamps, enabling teachers to impart in-demand AI skills to students. Additionally, Microsoft is providing career guidance and supporting young professionals in developing their AI skills via the “Microsoft Copilot for Career Navigators” initiative. As part of its ongoing commitment to make AI accessible worldwide, Microsoft has expanded its AI infrastructure efforts beyond the US to include 40 countries, including emerging economies in the Global South. The companyā€™s collaboration with UAE-based AI company G42 aims to introduce AI infrastructure in Kenya, marking a significant step towards AIā€™s globalisation.

In 2023, Microsoft announced an initial investment of over $35 billion in 14 countries to build secure AI and cloud data centres, and now that number has expanded significantly, underlining the companyā€™s commitment to spreading the benefits of AI infrastructure to more regions. These investments will help bridge the digital divide and bring the power of AI to countries and communities previously underserved by technology. Microsoftā€™s investment in AI infrastructure, skilling, and global accessibility represents a comprehensive approach to shaping the future of artificial intelligence. By building the necessary infrastructure and training the next generation of AI professionals, the company is positioning itself as a leader in driving AI adoption worldwide. As AI continues to evolve, Microsoftā€™s strategy will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the benefits of this transformative technology are available to all, creating new opportunities and enhancing productivity across industries.

 

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