Brazil to benefit from major $2.7 billion Microsoft AI Investment
Microsoft’s AI infrastructure expansion is part of its ‘Mais Brasil’ initiative launched in 2020.
Microsoft has committed $2.7 billion to enhance cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Brazil. The investment, to be rolled out over three years, aims to strengthen datacentres and train 5 million people in AI skills. Brazil’s economy is expected to benefit from this, with projections that AI could add 4.2 percentage points to the nation’s growth by 2030.
This initiative is part of Microsoft’s ongoing ‘Mais Brasil’ program, which was introduced in 2020. The program reflects the company’s long-term commitment to the South American region, with a particular focus on technology innovation and workforce development.
CEO Satya Nadella highlighted the importance of ensuring AI benefits all sectors of Brazilian society, while Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin praised the move, noting the country’s potential as a global leader in AI. Alckmin also pointed to Brazil’s renewable energy supply, which will help power the new datacentres.
Microsoft’s decision underscores the growing importance of Latin America and Brazil in global technology expansion. The focus on cloud computing and AI infrastructure aligns with the global trend of integrating advanced tech solutions to drive economic growth.
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