Microsoft commits $17.5 billion to India’s AI future, internet says ‘golden era just began’
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s announcement of a $17.5 billion investment in India has sparked widespread excitement online, with social media users calling it a defining moment for the country’s technology and artificial intelligence ambitions.
Nadella revealed the commitment on Tuesday after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on X, the Microsoft chief said the investment, the company’s largest ever in Asia, would help build the infrastructure, skills and sovereign capabilities required for India’s “AI-first future”.
