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Kenya Set For Digital Revolution: Microsoft And G42's Investment In AI And Cloud Infrastructure

Kenya Set For Digital Revolution: Microsoft And G42's Investment In AI And Cloud Infrastructure

肯尼亞準備進行數字革命:微軟和G42對人工智能和雲基礎設施的投資
Benzinga ·  05/22 22:05

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) and G42, an Artificial Intelligence company, announced a significant digital investment in Kenya, partnering with the Republic of Kenya's Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy.

微軟公司(納斯達克股票代碼:MSFT)和人工智能公司G42宣佈與肯尼亞共和國信息、通信和數字經濟部合作,在肯尼亞進行重大數字投資。

The initiative includes a $1 billion investment, aimed at transforming Kenya's digital landscape.

該計劃包括一項10億美元的投資,旨在改變肯尼亞的數字格局。

G42 will oversee the creation of a state-of-the-art green data center in Kenya, running Microsoft Azure in a new East Africa Cloud Region.

G42將監督肯尼亞最先進的綠色數據中心的建立,在新的東非雲區域運行微軟Azure。

The investment package, developed with the Kenyan government, the U.S., and the United Arab Emirates, aims to foster local-language AI model development, establish an East Africa Innovation Lab, enhance digital skills training, and improve connectivity infrastructure,

該投資計劃由肯尼亞政府、美國和阿拉伯聯合酋長國共同制定,旨在促進本地語言人工智能模型開發,建立東非創新實驗室,加強數字技能培訓,改善連接基礎設施,

The data center, to be located in Olkaria, Kenya, will operate on renewable geothermal energy and feature advanced water conservation technology.

該數據中心將位於肯尼亞的奧爾卡里亞,將使用可再生地熱能運行,並採用先進的節水技術。

The facility will support Microsoft Azure services in the new East Africa Cloud Region, expected to be operational within 24 months of the signing of the definitive agreements.

該設施將支持新的東非雲地區的微軟Azure服務,預計將在最終協議簽署後的24個月內投入運營。

The initiative aims to boost cloud adoption and digital transformation for businesses and individuals across the region.

該計劃旨在促進該地區企業和個人的雲採用和數字化轉型。

William Samoei Ruto, President of Kenya, said, "This partnership is bigger than technology itself. It is about coming together of three countries with a common vision of a nation empowered by technology, where every citizen has the opportunity to thrive in the global digital landscape. It's about building a future where Kenya flourishes as a digital leader."

肯尼亞總統威廉·薩莫伊·魯託說:“這種夥伴關係比技術本身還要大。它是關於三個國家走到一起,共同的願景是建立一個由科技賦能的國家,每個公民都有機會在全球數字環境中蓬勃發展。這是爲了建設一個讓肯尼亞作爲數字領導者蓬勃發展的未來。”

Brad Smith, Microsoft's vice chair and president, described the investment as the single largest and broadest digital investment in Kenya's history.

微軟副主席兼總裁布拉德·史密斯將這項投資描述爲肯尼亞歷史上規模最大、範圍最廣泛的單項數字投資。

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G42 and Microsoft will train an open-source large language AI model in Swahili and English, with support from local universities.

G42和微軟將在當地大學的支持下,用斯瓦希里語和英語訓練一個開源的大語言人工智能模型。

The Microsoft AI for Good Lab in Nairobi will address economic and societal challenges, including food security and climate resilience, using AI technology.

內羅畢的微軟AI for Good Lab將使用人工智能技術應對經濟和社會挑戰,包括糧食安全和氣候適應力。

The East African Innovation Lab in Nairobi will support startups and entrepreneurs, providing access to Microsoft tools and mentorship.

內羅畢的東非創新實驗室將爲初創企業和企業家提供支持,爲他們提供獲得微軟工具和指導的機會。

Microsoft and G42 will also offer extensive digital and AI skills training across Kenya, targeting government employees, young entrepreneurs, and the broader workforce.

微軟和G42還將在肯尼亞各地提供廣泛的數字和人工智能技能培訓,針對政府僱員、年輕企業家和更廣泛的勞動力。

The partnership will enhance internet connectivity in Kenya through expanded fiber and wireless networks, aiming to connect millions across East Africa by 2025.

該合作伙伴關係將通過擴大光纖和無線網絡加強肯尼亞的互聯網連接,目標是到2025年連接東非數百萬人。

The parties will work with the Kenyan government to establish a "trusted data zone" for secure cloud services.

雙方將與肯尼亞政府合作,爲安全的雲服務建立 “可信數據區”。

Microsoft stock has gained more than 34% in the past 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLK) and IShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSE:IYW).

在過去的12個月中,微軟的股票上漲了34%以上。投資者可以通過科技精選板塊SPDR基金(紐約證券交易所代碼:XLK)和iShares美國科技ETF(紐約證券交易所代碼:IYW)獲得股票敞口。

Price Action: MSFT shares are trading higher by 0.52% at $431.26 at the last check Wednesday.

價格走勢:在週三的最後一次支票中,MSFT股價上漲0.52%,至431.26美元。

Disclaimar: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

免責聲明:該內容部分是在人工智能工具的幫助下製作的,並由Benzinga編輯審查和發佈。

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