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How many jobs will Microsoft's investment create in Italy by 2026?
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Less than 10,000 jobs • 25%
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Reports from Italian government or Microsoft regarding job creation statistics
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Microsoft Invests $4.8 Billion in Italy's AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Driving Job Creation
Oct 9, 2024, 04:55 AM
Microsoft is making a significant investment in Italy, committing $4.8 billion over the next two years to advance cloud and AI infrastructure in northern Italy. This investment includes the development of one of Europe's largest data centers and aims to position Italy as a Mediterranean tech hub, driving digital transformation and job creation. Additionally, Microsoft plans to launch an AI training program to skill up 1 million Italians. This move is part of a broader trend of substantial investments in AI and digital infrastructure globally, as seen with OpenAI's $6.6 billion boost and CoreWeave's $23 billion valuation.
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