Microsoft has released a detailed statement outlining its vision for artificial intelligence (AI) development over the next four years, particularly under the incoming Trump administration. The company plans to invest a staggering $80 billion in AI-powered data centers by 2025. These data centers will be crucial for training and deploying AI models, as well as supporting cloud-based applications.
While this investment spans global projects, over half will be dedicated to building data centers within the United States. Microsoft emphasizes the importance of new partnerships and large-scale infrastructure investments for AI progress. They urge the Trump administration to increase government support for AI advancement in the US, including providing more funding to the National Science Foundation and universities for AI research. Recognizing the potential economic disruption and job displacement caused by AI, Microsoft expresses confidence that AI will generate new opportunities that outweigh the challenges. They believe the key is to equip Americans with the skills to utilize AI as a tool in their jobs, similar to how smartphones and laptops are currently used. Lastly, Microsoft highlights the importance of promoting American AI exports as a global competition with China intensifies. They advocate for a strategic approach to ensure the US remains a leader in AI adoption and influence