CNBC·2026-02-21 07:30Group 1 - Major tech companies are committing to invest hundreds of billions of dollars into AI initiatives in India, with a total capital expenditure potentially reaching $700 billion this year [1] - Indian tech group Reliance plans to invest $110 billion into data centers and infrastructure, while Adani has outlined a $100 billion AI data center buildout over the next decade [2] - Microsoft announced its intention to invest $50 billion in AI in the Global South by the end of the decade, alongside partnerships between OpenAI, AMD, and Tata Group to enhance AI capabilities [3] Group 2 - The announcements of these investments were made during a significant summit, which also faced controversy, including Bill Gates withdrawing due to backlash over his past associations [4]