Microsoft invests $1.7 billion in AI infrastructure in Indonesia

Microsoft is investing $1.7 billion in Indonesia over the next four years to build new cloud AI infrastructure. The funds will also go towards training 840 thousand Indonesians.

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Microsoft invests $1.7 billion in AI infrastructure in Indonesia

Microsoft will send $1.7 billion to Indonesia over the next four years to build new cloud-based artificial intelligence infrastructure. The announcement came after CEO Satya Nadella met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo. The funds will also go towards training 840,000 Indonesians and supporting the local developer community.

“The new generation of artificial intelligence is changing the way people live and work everywhere, including in Indonesia. The investments we are announcing today will help the country thrive in this new era.”
Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO

In addition, the company said it will work with governments, organizations and communities to provide artificial intelligence capabilities to 2.5 million citizens of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations by 2025.

Indonesia is aiming for developed country status in line with its strategy to become a global economic powerhouse by 2045. Microsoft's investment will enable it to benefit from growing demand for cloud computing services while also delivering the economic opportunities and productivity that come from AI.