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.

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

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,

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The government's artificial intelligence programme unit IndiaAI and Microsoft have partnered to train 5 lakh individuals, including students, educators, developers, government officials, and women entrepreneurs on AI by 2026,

Microsoft partners with Indian government to invest $3 billion, promote AI innovation, and provide skilling efforts for youth.

Software giant Microsoft on Wednesday announced partnership with the Indian government to establish artificial intelligence (AI) centre of excellence, involving many organisations in core sectors such as transport,