Microsoft to invest about $300 million more in AI infrastructure in South Africa
The Hindu
Microsoft will invest an additional 5.4 billion rand ($296.81 million) in AI infrastructure in South Africa.
Microsoft will invest an additional 5.4 billion rand ($296.81 million) in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in South Africa, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith said on Thursday.
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