Microsoft will spend $3 billion to expand its Azure cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) capacity in India, CEO Satya Nadella said on Tuesday, doubling down on a country with tech expertise and low costs to help turn such investments profitable.

Over half of the investment is reserved for infrastructure. Microsoft President Brad Smith frames AI investment as key to economic growth.

Get insights on the current state of AI, its potential, and Microsoft's role in navigating the AI revolution amid inflated expectations. Read more here.

Microsoft partners with IndiaAI to train 5 lakh individuals in AI by 2026. The agreement involves a USD 3 billion investment for enhancing AI infrastructure and human capital in India. Key initiatives include setting up AI Productivity Labs,

The Microsoft CEO's claim about not being “chip constrained” has adversely affected investor sentiment for Nvidia. However, this development can prove beneficial for another high-flying semiconductor stock.

Announced by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at the AI Tour in New Delhi, the collaboration focuses on advancing AI adoption, fostering innovation, and driving inclusive growth across India.

Microsoft partners with Indian government and industry to boost AI innovation, productivity, and accessibility, aiming to skill 10 million people.

OpenAI ChatGPT enterprise, Anthropic Claude or Enterprise and Gemini for Google Workspace are alternatives to Microsoft Copilot for secure employee AI chatbots

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the firm wants to build an AI ecosystem in India by supporting the government and industry.

While Microsoft is thinking on a global scale, the company's Vice Chair and President said more than half of this total investment will be in the US