Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google and Microsoft (MSFT) will partake in the bidding process for the AI data centre that Softbank (9984 JT) is constructing in Ohio, Nikkei reports; decision expected by end-April

The involvement of Google and Microsoft in the bidding for SoftBank's AI data center signals a strategic push into AI infrastructure, indicating their commitment to expanding capabilities in a rapidly growing sector. Depending on the outcome, this could shape competitive dynamics in AI services and platforms, potentially influencing stock performance and valuations within the tech sector.