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Microsoft and BlackRock Collaborate to Raise $100 Billion for AI Data Centers and Energy Infrastructure.
Microsoft {{ m-tag option="price" ticker="MSFT" currency="USD" }} and BlackRock {{ m-tag option="price" ticker="BLK" currency="USD" }} have joined forces with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and MGX to form a group aiming to raise $100 billion to build AI data centers and the energy infrastructure to support them. This massive initiative seeks to encourage advancements in AI technology while addressing the high energy demands that AI development requires.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlighted collaboration as a commitment to sustainably advancing AI-driven innovation across all economic sectors.
Microsoft's Investment in AI Cloud Services
Initially, the group is focused on raising $30 billion, aiming to reach $100 billion by leveraging debt financing. Microsoft, already heavily invested in AI infrastructure through its Azure cloud services and partnerships with OpenAI, has reported substantial capital expenditures, spending $19 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter alone on infrastructure expansion.
Why Does AI Require High Energy Data Centers?
The demand for AI computing power is increasing rapidly due to the high energy consumption required by deep learning and data processing models. Tech companies are building specialized data centers designed to handle vast quantities of data. Microsoft and BlackRock's collaboration is set to significantly impact AI infrastructure, especially considering the $100 billion total investment potential when debt financing is included.
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