This investment is part of a broader trend of tech companies, including Google and Amazon, increasing their investments in Japanese data centers. This trend is driven by a push for 'data sovereignty' among governments, seeking to have more control over their data.
Key takeaways:
- Microsoft plans to invest $2.9 billion in data centers in Japan by 2025, marking its largest investment in the country.
- The investment is in response to Tokyo's push for more computing power for artificial intelligence.
- The U.S. tech group will announce its investment plans in the coming hours, coinciding with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Washington.
- Other companies like Google and Amazon are also increasing their investments in data centers in Japan.