Microsoft doubles down on its AI efforts with a massive $80 billion investment in data centers — amid insider concerns most Copilot AI tools are seemingly "gimmicky"
Microsoft plans to invest $80 billion in data centers by 2025 to enhance its generative AI capabilities, as announced by President Brad Smith. This investment aims to support AI and cloud applications amid concerns about power demands and the effectiveness of current AI tools like Copilot. Despite significant resources allocated to AI, internal reports suggest many tools are perceived as ineffective, highlighting challenges in meeting user needs and security concerns.