Microsoft’s $50B Plan to Close the Global AI Divide
Microsoft will invest $50B by 2030 to build data centers and train 20M people in AI skills.
Deep Dive
Microsoft announced a $50B commitment by 2030 to close the global AI divide. The plan targets infrastructure, skills, and localization, responding to data showing 24.7% AI usage in the Global North versus 14.1% in the South. Key initiatives include expanding data centers, reaching 250M people with internet, training 20M people with AI skills by 2028, and investing $5.5M in African language AI through the LINGUA Africa project.
Why It Matters
This massive investment could prevent AI from deepening global economic inequality by building foundational access and skills.