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Microsoft's Satya Nadella Announces $3 Billion Azure Investment in India, Plans to Train 10 Million in AI by 2030

Jan 7, 2025, 08:56 AM

Microsoft plans to invest $3 billion over the next two years to expand its Azure cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure in India, CEO Satya Nadella announced. The investment will include the establishment of new data centers and aims to bolster India's cloud and AI capabilities. Microsoft also plans to train 10 million people in AI in India by 2030. Nadella expressed excitement about Prime Minister Modi's interest in bringing cutting-edge AI infrastructure to India. The move targets India, the world's most populous country, as a key market to fuel the company's revenue growth and boost local innovation.