Microsoft to spend $5.5B to power Singapore’s AI future

From 2025 until the end of 2029, Microsoft (MSFT) is on track to spend $5.5B to power Singapore’s AI future, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith announced, alongside the expansion of Microsoft Elevate programs to provide AI tools and skills to tertiary students, teachers and nonprofits with responsible AI to uplift all communities in the AI era. Microsoft is announcing a $5.5B investment in cloud and AI infrastructure and ongoing operations in Singapore during the five years from 2025 through 2029. “As part of Microsoft’s commitment to enabling individuals and economies through technology, talent and trust, every tertiary education student in Singapore also now has free access to Microsoft 365 Premium with Copilot and the company’s suite of productivity tools, while all educators will be provided free AI training through Microsoft Elevate for Educators, and Microsoft Elevate for Changemakers will upskill nonprofit leaders. Together, these programs strengthen the education, workforce, and social impact systems for communities so more people can learn, work, and thrive in the AI economy.” “Our ongoing investment in cloud and AI infrastructure reflects Microsoft’s long-term confidence in Singapore as a global digital leader,” said Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft. “Together, we’re focused on helping people and organizations use AI by strengthening skills, increasing cybersecurity and resilience, and advancing trusted governance so technology delivers real benefits for Singaporeans.”