Microsoft to invest more than $5.4 billion in Canada to boost AI infrastructure

Dec 9 (Reuters) - Microsoft said on Tuesday it was investing more than C$7.5 billion ($5.42 billion) in Canada over the next two years, its ​latest in a series of investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure globally. New ‌capacity under the investment will begin to come online in the second half of 2026, Microsoft ‌said, adding that its total estimated investment in Canada amounts to C$19 billion between 2023 and 2027. Microsoft has pledged hefty investments worldwide this year, as the company ...