Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday made a case for India to undertake frontier research in artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising the nation’s strong mathematical talent base. Addressing concerns about job losses due to AI, Nadella said such fears are overstated, as the technology will create new opportunities.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said the company plans to invest $3 billion in India on AI and cloud infrastructure over the next two years.

Microsoft will spend $3 billion to expand its Azure cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) capacity in India, CEO Satya Nadella said on Tuesday, doubling down on a country with tech expertise and low costs to help turn such investments profitable.

Microsoft Corp. plans to spend $3 billion to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence capabilities in India, targeting the world’s most populous country to fuel its revenue growth.

This ambitious plan highlights Microsoft's confidence in India's potential to become a global leader in technology and AI innovation.