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Microsoft to invest A$25 billion in Australia's AI infrastructure

( April 23, 2026, 01:57 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Tech giant Microsoft has committed to investing A$25 billion ($18 billion) to expand Australia’s artificial intelligence infrastructure under a new agreement with the country’s government. In a joint statement on Thursday, Australia’s Innovation Minister Tim Ayres and Assistant Minister for Technology Andrew Charlton said the memorandum of understanding outlines plans to boost investment in tech infrastructure, support AI adoption and train three million workers. The MoU, signed under Australia’s National AI Plan, is a high-level, non-binding arrangement aligned with national interest objectives, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources said in a separate statement. Microsoft said separately that Australia has an “enormous opportunity to translate AI into real economic growth.”Statements follow. MoU is attached....

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