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Microsoft Commits $25 Billion to AI Expansion in Australia

Microsoft will invest in AI infrastructure in Australia over three years under a new agreement with the federal government.
Microsoft Commits $25 Billion to AI Expansion in Australia
Chairman and CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella speaks on stage during the Microsoft AI Tour at TikTok Entertainment Centre in Sydney, Australia on April 23, 2026.George Chan/Getty Images
Rex Widerstrom
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Microsoft will invest $25 billion ($17.9 billion) over three years to expand artificial intelligence capabilities in Australia, including data centres, job training, and cybersecurity.

The company has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on AI with the federal government, under which it will follow new national guidelines for data centres and AI infrastructure released in March.
Rex Widerstrom
Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.