Microsoft's $80B AI Extravaganza: Powering the Future

In a jaw-dropping move, Microsoft announced an $80 billion investment in AI for fiscal 2025, with over half funneled into U.S.-based AI data centers. President Brad Smith likened AI’s potential to electricity—bright and a bit shocking! Partnering closely with OpenAI, Microsoft continues as their exclusive Azure cloud provider, turbocharging AI breakthroughs. Amid the U.S.-China AI race, Microsoft urges the Trump administration for more support, touting job creation and training 2.5 million Americans. Stocks soared 57%, proving investors are charged up by this electrifying bet.