Tech & AI

Microsoft plants $10B AI flag in Japan through 2029

April 3: Microsoft pledges 1.6 trillion yen ($10B) for Japan AI infra, cybersecurity, talent—3.4x its April 2024 commitment. Partners SoftBank, Sakura Internet; aims 1M+ trained workers by 2030.

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