Microsoft (MSFT) President Smith met with Japanese PM Takaichi on Friday, while Co. will partner with SoftBank Corp (9434 JT) and Sakura Internet on AI infrastructure, according to Nikkei
Microsoft's strategic partnership with SoftBank and Sakura Internet highlights a significant commitment to AI infrastructure in Japan.
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Microsoft (MSFT) President Smith met with Japanese PM Takaichi on Friday, while Co. will partner with SoftBank Corp (9434 JT) and Sakura Internet on AI infrastructure, according to Nikkei
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- Co. will train 1mln Japanese developers by 2030 and is to invest USD 10bln in Japan data centres by 2029.
By investing $10 billion and planning to train one million developers, Microsoft is likely positioning itself to capture growth in the rapidly expanding AI sector, which could positively influence its market standing and broader tech benchmarks in both the U.S. and Japan.
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