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Microsoft’s US$10b Japan AI Bet And What It Means For Investors

Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT) is committing a US$10b investment in AI and cloud infrastructure in Japan. The plan includes new AI data center capacity and partnerships with Japanese firms such as SoftBank and Sakura Internet. Microsoft aims to support training for 1 million Japan based engineers by 2029 and deepen cybersecurity cooperation with local authorities. For investors tracking Microsoft, this move extends the company’s cloud and AI footprint in one of the world’s largest technology...