Microsoft to Invest $80 Billion in AI Data Centers in Fiscal 2025, $3 Billion in India Over Next Two Years

Jan 7, 2025, 08:56 AM

Microsoft Corp. has announced plans to invest $80 billion in fiscal 2025 to build AI-enabled data centers, focusing on training models and deploying cloud-based applications globally. This investment underscores Microsoft's commitment to advancing its AI infrastructure, with over half of the total investment slated for the United States. Additionally, Microsoft is set to invest $3 billion in India over the next two years to enhance its cloud and AI capabilities. This move is part of a broader strategy to expand in one of the world's fastest-growing digital markets, including the establishment of new data centers and a commitment to train 10 million people in AI skills by 2030.