But investment is a real entry barrier and just one mathematical breakthrough can change entire dynamics: Microsoft chief

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday made a case for India to undertake frontier research in artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising the nation’s strong mathematical talent base. Addressing concerns about job losses due to AI, Nadella said such fears are overstated, as the technology will create new opportunities.

Addressing an audience during the Microsoft AI Tour, Nadella also shared plans to train 10 million people in AI skills in India by 2030.

Microsoft will invest $3 billion (about Rs 25,700 crore) to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence capabilities in India, its chief executive officer Satya Nadella said earlier this week. The tech giant will also train 10 million people in AI skills in India by 2030, Nadella said.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said the company plans to invest $3 billion in India on AI and cloud infrastructure over the next two years.

The investment, the largest by Microsoft in India to date, will span the Central, South, and West regions, Jio India West, Jio India Central and include the establishment of new data centers.

Prime Minister Modi expressed enthusiasm about Microsoft’s investment in India, acknowledging the nation's potential as a global technology hub.

Satya Nadella believes that Indian talent and research can enable new breakthroughs in AI frontier that the world can leverage

Microsoft India and South Asia president Puneet Chandok said that the company has already trained 2,400,000 Indians since 2024.

This ambitious plan highlights Microsoft's confidence in India's potential to become a global leader in technology and AI innovation.