Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI and cyber defence expansion
Reuters
Microsoft will invest $10 billion in Japan through 2029 to bolster AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and workforce training for 1 million people.Summary
Microsoft has announced a 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) investment in Japan to be deployed between 2026 and 2029. The initiative focuses on expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure and enhancing cybersecurity cooperation with the Japanese government. Key components of the plan include training 1 million engineers and developers by 2030 and partnering with local firms like SoftBank and Sakura Internet to increase domestic AI computing capacity. This strategy aims to support Japan's economic growth through advanced technology while addressing a critical labor shortage in the AI and robotics sectors.
(Source：Reuters)