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Microsoft plans to invest $17.5 billion in India over four years to expand AI and cloud computing, including new data centers, AI facilities, and digital skills training, aiming to help India become a global tech hub. This marks Microsoft's largest investment in Asia, targeting India's vast internet user market.....
IBM acquires Confluent for $11B at $31/share, enhancing real-time data processing via Apache Kafka to strengthen AI infrastructure, as tech giants compete in data capabilities.....
Over 95% of automakers are heavily investing in AI, but only about 5% are expected to sustain strong investment by 2029. Future leaders will be those effectively integrating AI and commercializing the technology.....
IBM acquires Confluent for $11B in cash to boost cloud data management and AI capabilities, marking one of its largest deals amid digital transformation trends.....
According to the Harvard Youth Survey, 59% of American young adults (aged 18-29) are worried about the impact of AI on their career prospects, with 26% considering it a serious threat and only 23% feeling completely unconcerned. Compared to outsourcing (48%) and immigration, young people are more concerned about the employment impact of AI.