Microsoft, Starlink Join Forces To Close Global Digital Divide With Orbital AI Access

Microsoft Surpasses Connectivity Goal, Shifts To AI AdoptionMicrosoft said it met — and surpassed — its 2022 commitment to expand internet access to 250 million people by the end of 2025, reporting that it has now extended connectivity coverage to more than 299 million people worldwide, including more than 124 million across Africa.The company said it is now moving beyond basic coverage to focus on adoption and long-term participation in the AI economy.Microsoft noted 2.2 billion people remain offline, whil ...