Microsoft, under the leadership of Vice Chair and President Brad Smith, announced on X a $2.1 billion investment to bolster its AI and cloud infrastructure in Spain over the next two years, following its $3.45 billion AI-focused investment in Germany.
“Our investment is beyond just building data centers, it’s a testament to our 37-year commitment to Spain, its security, and development and digital transformation of its government, businesses, and people,” Smith said in the post.
Concurrently, as part of a broader industry initiative reported by AI Insider, Microsoft, alongside other major tech companies and AI startups, has committed to combating AI-driven misinformation in the upcoming global elections, which affect over four billion people across more than 40 countries.
This move underscores Microsoft’s active role in addressing the challenges and opportunities of AI technology in both infrastructure development and ethical considerations.
Featured image: Credit: President Pedro Sanchez’s X account
