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🚀 Exciting news from Microsoft and France! 🙌 Today, at the Microsoft headquarters in France, our Vice Chair & President of Microsoft Brad Smith, our Microsoft France CEO, Corine De Bilbao and the President of France Emmanuel Macron announced a groundbreaking investment of €4 billion to boost the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technologies in France. Key highlights include expanding infrastructure, deploying advanced GPUs, and supporting AI startups. Microsoft aims to train 1 million people and support 2,500 AI startups by 2027, aligning with France's National Strategy for AI. This investment will boost digital technology made in France, enhance competitiveness and contribute to the French economy. Let's embrace the future of AI together! 🌟🤝 https://lnkd.in/ggPU7NtE #AI #Cloud #FranceInvestment Degnouma "Didi" Diarra, Giulia Meggio, Veerle Dero, Miriam Krafzick, Mike Dadoun, Selena Brady, Sophie Chollet, Romain Rogani, Fadhulat SAID AHAMADA

Microsoft is set to invest €4 billion in cloud and AI infrastructure in France as part of the 'Choose France' summit. This strategic investment aims to train 1 million people and support 2,500 startups by 2027, enhancing France's tech ecosystem. #Microsoft #AI #CloudComputing #TechInvestment #ChooseFrance

Microsoft is making a historic €4B investment in France to boost AI adoption, skilling, and innovation. 🚀 Announced at the Choose France summit, this move will train 1 million people and support 2,500 AI startups by 2027, aligning with France's National Strategy for AI. 🇫🇷 Key highlights: - Expanding cloud & AI infrastructure with advanced GPUs and a new datacenter campus in East of France region 🌐 - Commitment to environmental sustainability with renewable energy contracts and responsible AI practices 🌿 - Launching "A Vous l'IA" initiative to build AI fluency across job sectors and support job seekers 🛠️ - Partnering with educational institutions to equip students and professionals with AI skills 🎓 - Introducing Microsoft GenAI Studio to accelerate AI startups at STATION F and nationwide 🚀 This is Microsoft's largest investment in its 41-year history in France, signaling a strong commitment to fostering a trusted and sustainable digital future. For more details, check out the full announcement on our blog. https://lnkd.in/g5mTh3-G #Microsoft #AI #Cloud #Innovation #Startup #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability #France #TechNews #ChooseFrance #Skilling #FrenchTech

Here is an insightful analysis by Maxime Le Dantec from Resonance showcasing the AI startup ecosystem in France, but one critical element is still missing if we really want to have AI ecosystem: INFRASTRUCTURE 🏗 ! In recent conversations with many of the generative AI startups on the list, one fact stood out—almost all are running their solutions on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Cloudweave, LambdaLabs... ☁ US cloud providers . Collectively, French startups in the generative AI space raised $2.29 billion in the first half of 2024 (as reported by TechCrunch). Given how resource-intensive AI is, especially compared to traditional tech, it's likely that 30% to 50% of this funding is going straight to US cloud services, and indirectly to NVIDIA. This is not a new problem—French tech has relied on US cloud providers for over a decade, and at Streamroot it was the same. However, AI introduces a new paradigm: we now need GPU infrastructure, not CPU. We've already lost the CPU cloud battle, but there’s still time to build serious competitors in the GPU space. Scaleway, driven by Xavier Niel and Damien Lucas, is a hopeful contender, but the EU pace of investment is far too slow. The lack of strategic focus on GPU and cloud infrastructure will leave Europe behind despite the innovation happening in AI startups. Today is the internet moment of the 2000s for AI. We must ensure this generation of amazing startups leverages European infrastructure. Let’s not miss the opportunity. If you’re interested in this topic, feel free to reach out. #cloudAi #GenAI #Funding #FrenchTech #Infrastructure

Microsoft announces its largest investment in France with €4Bn in cloud & AI infrastructure, AI skilling, and French Tech acceleration 🇫🇷 Emmanuel Macron, Brad Smith and Corine De Bilbao were together on stage at Microsoft France office this morning to share this announcement during Choose France summit. 🌐 Cloud & AI Infrastructure: bringing up to 25,000 of the most advanced GPUs by end of 2025. New Datacenter campus in the Grand Est Region, in Mulhouse Alsace Agglomération. Expansion of our datacenter footprint across existing sites in Paris and Marseille. 📚 AI skilling: train 1 million people to help the country embrace the new AI era, with a specific focus on job seekers, students, SMBs and professional audiences. 🚀 French Tech Acceleration: supporting 2,500 startups with AI by 2027 through our new Microsoft GenAI Studio program bringing AI expertise, cloud credits, support activities. 4-month program at STATION F that will be run twice a year over 3 years, aiming at accelerating the adoption of AI by select French startups with technical workshops and access to AI experts at Microsoft and among the program’s partners. https://lnkd.in/ed3piWPs

Microsoft Invests €4 Billion in France Microsoft has announced a massive €4 billion investment plan to develop AI and cloud infrastructure in France over the next five years. This strategic move not only bolsters France's digital economy but also aligns with President Emmanuel Macron's vision to transform the nation into a leading AI hub. Here’s what the investment entails: 🔹 Introduction of 25,000 advanced GPUs by 2025 🔹 Support for 2,500 AI startups by 2027 🔹 Training for 1 million people in AI skills 🔹 Opening of a new data center in the Grand Est region 🔹 Commitment to user safety through stringent AI principles and standards This initiative promises to enhance high-performance computing and sustainable AI development in France, helping to cultivate a robust ecosystem for AI innovation and application. What do you think about Microsoft's commitment to advancing AI infrastructure? How will this reshape the digital landscape in France and beyond? #AI #CloudComputing #DigitalTransformation #TechInvestment #ArtificialIntelligence https://buff.ly/4bgglZL

Microsoft is reportedly focusing on ecosystem partnerships to help make India an AI-first nation. As part of this strategy, Microsoft aims to leverage its cloud and AI platforms to foster collaboration between government bodies, educational institutions, startups, and other key sectors. The goal is to build a robust AI infrastructure in India, empowering organizations with cutting-edge tools for digital transformation. #Microsoft #AI

Microsoft is making significant investments in France's cloud and AI sectors, signaling a major boost to the country's tech infrastructure. This move aims to enhance digital capabilities, foster innovation, and create job opportunities across various industries. Learn more about Microsoft's strategic expansion into France and its potential impact on the European tech landscape. Stay updated on this transformative development shaping the future of technology in France and beyond! https://lnkd.in/gEmRNbNx #Microsoft #CloudComputing #AI #TechInvestment #FranceTech #DigitalInnovation #JobCreation #EuropeanTech #TechNews #BusinessExpansion #UnderstandingEnterpriseTech #EnterpriseTechnologyNow #EnterpriseTechnologyToday

What a day! We had the pleasure to have President Emmanuel Macron at our Paris offices to announce Microsoft historic 4 billion euros #investment to accelerate the adoption of #AI, #skilling, and #innovation. This marks the largest investment by Microsoft in France in our 41-year history in the country. This broad investment package is designed to not only accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and cloud technologies but also to increase the country’s competitiveness by fostering digital technology made in France. It will create long-term benefits for the French economy and job market, directly contributing to France’s National Strategy for AI. We are committed to building state-of-the-art Cloud and AI infrastructure, training people with AI skills, and supporting French #startups as they use our technology to grow in a fair and responsible way. With plans to train 1 million people and support 2,500 AI startups by 2027, we are excited about the future of AI in France. This investment aligns with the recent recommendations of the French Commission for Artificial Intelligence and reflects our expanding role and responsibility as a leader in AI. We are proud to make these investments, forge business partnerships, and create programs that ensure broad access to our AI technology, empowering organizations and individuals to develop and use AI in ways that will serve the public good. Thank you Brad Smith, president of Microsoft Corp, Corine De Bilbao, president of Microsoft France and all LT members for this unforgettable moment! #AI #Investment #Innovation #CloudTechnology #DigitalTransformation #MicrosoftFrance #ChooseFrance

🚀 Exciting News for AI Enthusiasts! Microsoft Announces a Massive $3.2 Billion Investment in Swedish AI Development! 🇸🇪 🏗️ Part of this landmark initiative will bolster the AI infrastructure by equipping Microsoft datacenters in Gävle, Sandviken, and Staffanstorp with 20,000 state-of-the-art GPUs. This upgrade will amplify cloud infrastructure capacities essential for advanced AI applications, bridging the gap between technological advancement and practical implementation. 🤖 Additionally, Microsoft is set to revolutionize AI competence across Sweden by committing to enhance the AI skills of 250,000 Swedes. This initiative aligns with Sweden's national goals of bolstering innovation and competitive edge through high-caliber tech education, tailored retraining programs, and expert AI training for developers. 🌍 This monumental investment not only highlights Microsoft's confidence in Sweden as a future AI hub but also envisions a tech-transformed future driven by expertise and innovation. The strategic move ties into broader goals of increasing national resiliency, sustainability, and economic prosperity. 💡 What could this mean for global AI development trends? Could Sweden become the next big nexus for AI innovation? Let's discuss the far-reaching implications of nurturing such high-tech skills on a large scale! #ArtificialIntelligence #TechInvestment #Microsoft #Sweden #Innovation #AIHub #CloudComputing