# Brad Smith

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### Microsoft Pledges $50B to Bridge the Global South AI Divide by 2030
2026-02-18 18:14:41 · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 5

Microsoft has announced a landmark $50 billion investment strategy to expand AI infrastructure and digital literacy across the Global South by 2030. Led by Vice Chair Brad Smith, the initiative aims to catalyze economic growth in emerging markets while securing Microsoft's position as the primary cloud provider for the next generation of global developers.
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