Microsoft announced its largest-ever investment in Australia, committing AU$25 billion (US$17.9 billion) by 2029. The funds will expand Azure AI supercomputing and cloud infrastructure nationwide. This initiative targets new economic and productivity opportunities driven by artificial intelligence.
The spending plan builds upon a previous AU$5 billion investment from October 2023. Microsoft also pledged to train three million Australians in AI skills by 2028. The company and Australia’s Prime Minister confirmed additional commitments to strengthen AI safety.