Microsoft to Invest $2.1 Billion for AI Expansion and Development in Spain, Solidifying Country's Positioning as Pioneer in AI Industry

Microsoft plans to invest $2.1 billion for AI expansion and development in Spain, according to Vice Chair and President Brad Smith. This investment follows OpenAI's recent Sora launch and solidifies Spain's positioning as a pioneer in AI. Pedro Sanchez, Spain's prime minister, expressed gratitude to Microsoft's president and highlighted the tech firm's confidence in the Spanish economy and its roadmap for an inclusive and secure digital transformation. Meanwhile, OpenAI continues to pioneer AI development with its new Sora launch and AI-meets-crypto project, Worldcoin.

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