Microsoft to invest $80 billion on AI data centers
Microsoft Investment in AI
3 Jan, 2025, Microsoft Corp. announce plan to invest $80 billion on developing data centers to train artificial intelligence (AI) models and deploy AI and cloud-based applications in fiscal 2025.
According to blog post, Vice Chair and President Brad Smith confirmed More than half of Microsoft’s $80 billion investment will be in the United States.
Microsoft to invest $80 billion on AI data centers to enhance its AI infrastructure and broaden its data-center network.
As per Visible Alpha, Analysts expect Microsoft’s fiscal 2025 capital expenditure including capital leases to be $84.24 billion.
The Microsoft corp’s capital expenditure in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 rose 5.3% to $20 billion.
Goals of the Investment
Microsoft to invest $80 billion on AI data centers which is a crucial step in strengthening Microsoft’s capacity to provide high-performance computing resources required for its partners, including OpenAI. By which, Microsoft can positively support vital projects such as the scaling and improvement of AI applications. This investment reflects as Microsoft’s broader strategy to secure a advantage in AI by providing unparalleled computing resources that helps to the needs of major AI players.
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