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Microsoft commits $10 billion to Japan AI infrastructure

April 3: Microsoft announces 1.6 trillion yen ($10B) investment in Japan through 2029 across AI infra, cybersecurity, workforce development. Partners with SoftBank and Sakura Internet; targets training 1M+ engineers and workers by 2030. Largest Japan bet since April 2024's $2.9B.

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