Microsoft announces $10 billion Japan investment for AI and cybersecurity
Microsoft just announced a huge $10 billion investment in Japan, set to roll out from 2026 to 2029.
The focus? Upgrading the country's AI infrastructure and cybersecurity, with cybersecurity cooperation and intelligence sharing in partnership with the Japanese government.
The news came straight from Microsoft President Brad Smith during his Tokyo visit.
Microsoft to train 1 million developers
A big part of this investment will go toward training one million engineers and developers by 2030, teaming up with local giants like SoftBank and Sakura Internet.
Microsoft wants to boost Japan's AI power while keeping sensitive data safe within the country.
With about 20% of working-age people already using generative AI, Japan faces a projected shortfall of more than 3 million AI and robotics workers by 2040.