Microsoft Deepens AI Commitment in India with $3 Billion Investment and Strategic Partnerships
"Microsoft invests $3B in India's AI future, partnering with key sectors."
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Microsoft Deepens AI Commitment in India with $3 Billion Investment and Strategic Partnerships
Microsoft has significantly escalated its AI ambitions in India, announcing a $3 billion investment over the next two years. This move strategically positions the tech giant to capitalize on the burgeoning Indian AI market while intensifying competition with rivals Google and Amazon. Key Partnerships and Initiatives: Government Collaboration: Microsoft has entered into a key agreement with the Indian Ministry of Electronics and IT. This partnership will see Microsoft contribute to the ministry's IndiaAI Mission Datasets platform by supporting data collection and synthetic data generation. Focus on Rural Innovation: The collaboration also aims to train 500,000 individuals in AI technologies by 2026. Additionally, an "AI Catalysts" Center of Excellence will be established to foster rural AI innovation. Railways Transformation: RailTel, a government-backed railway infrastructure provider, has signed a five-year agreement with Microsoft to leverage cloud computing, AI, and digit…