Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion to enable AI at population scale in India

Microsoft on Tuesday announced its largest-ever investment in Asia, committing US$17.5 billion (Rs. 1.5 lakh crore approx.) over four years (2026–2029) to expand AI infrastructure, skilling, and operations in India. The announcement follows a meeting between Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the leaders discussed India’s AI roadmap and growth priorities. Continue reading “Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion to enable AI at population scale in India”

Sam Altman to join Microsoft following OpenAI exit

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella today announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman will lead a new advanced AI research team within the company. This announcement follows the removal of Altman from his position as OpenAI CEO by the board, led by co-founder Ilya Sutskever. Continue reading “Sam Altman to join Microsoft following OpenAI exit”