Microsoft commits $50B by 2030 to boost AI, cloud, and training in developing regions.

Microsoft announced it is on track to invest $50 billion by 2030 to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure, cloud services, and workforce training in the Global South, encompassing developing and emerging economies in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. The commitment, unveiled at the AI summit in New Delhi, aims to address disparities in AI access and support local innovation, digital growth, and economic development. The company highlighted its $17.5 billion investment in India and plans to train millions in AI skills, develop multilingual AI tools, and expand data center capacity. The initiative reflects a broader tech industry push to build localized AI ecosystems in fast-growing markets with limited historical access to advanced technology.