Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) will invest 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) in Japan through 2029 to expand AI infrastructure and cybersecurity cooperation, as the country faces a projected shortfall of more than 3 million AI workers by 2040, the company announced Friday.
The investment will be used to expand AI infrastructure and strengthen cybersecurity cooperation with the Japanese government, Reuters reported. As part of this initiative, Microsoft plans to train 1 million engineers and developers by 2030.
This announcement was made during a visit to Tokyo by Microsoft’s Vice Chair and President, Brad Smith.
The investment aligns with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi‘s vision to drive growth through advanced technologies while ensuring national security.
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