Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan

Microsoft has announced that it will invest 1.6 trillion yen (about $10 billion) in Japan between 2026 and 2029 to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure and strengthen cybersecurity. The decision was announced by Brad Smith, the company's vice chairman and president, in Tokyo. The plan aims to train 1 million engineers and programmers by 2030. The company will work with SoftBank and Sakura Internet to increase AI computing power in the country, allowing government agencies and companies to store sensitive data domestically and use Microsoft Azure services. Microsoft will also expand information sharing with the Japanese government to combat cybercrime and threats. According to official forecasts, Japan could face a shortage of more than 3 million specialists in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics by 2040, and this initiative is aimed at closing this gap.