Microsoft has announced a significant investment of $3.3 billion in Wisconsin, USA, to advance artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This strategic move is aimed at bolstering AI and cloud infrastructure, launching comprehensive skills training programs, and creating a specialized AI co-innovation lab focused on manufacturing.
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, highlighted the company’s dedication to making AI accessible globally to foster economic development. “Our goal is to make AI accessible to everyone, to spur economic growth and create opportunities worldwide, including in the US. We are thrilled to reveal our $3.3 billion investment in Wisconsin, which will encompass enhancements in cloud and AI infrastructure, skills development, and a pioneering AI co-innovation lab dedicated to manufacturing,” said Nadella.
Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, emphasized the investment’s emphasis on cutting-edge AI and educational initiatives. With his Wisconsin upbringing, Smith also noted the investment’s potential benefits for neighboring states through the procurement of equipment.
Smith remarked, “My Wisconsin upbringing instilled in me a deep respect for the state’s longstanding tradition of innovation and manufacturing excellence. Microsoft’s $3.3 billion investment is a commitment to leverage our resources and expertise in conjunction with the most sophisticated AI, coupled with skills training for practical application.”
