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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

肯尼亚准备进行数字革命:微软和G42对人工智能和云基础设施的投资
Benzinga ·  05/22 10:05

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.

微软公司(纳斯达克股票代码:MSFT)和人工智能公司G42宣布与肯尼亚共和国信息、通信和数字经济部合作,在肯尼亚进行重大数字投资。

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

该计划包括一项10亿美元的投资,旨在改变肯尼亚的数字格局。

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将监督肯尼亚最先进的绿色数据中心的建立,在新的东非云区域运行微软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,

该投资计划由肯尼亚政府、美国和阿拉伯联合酋长国共同制定,旨在促进本地语言人工智能模型开发,建立东非创新实验室,加强数字技能培训,改善连接基础设施,

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

该数据中心将位于肯尼亚的奥尔卡里亚,将使用可再生地热能运行,并采用先进的节水技术。

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.

该设施将支持新的东非云地区的微软Azure服务,预计将在最终协议签署后的24个月内投入运营。

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

该计划旨在促进该地区企业和个人的云采用和数字化转型。

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."

肯尼亚总统威廉·萨莫伊·鲁托说:“这种伙伴关系比技术本身还要大。它是关于三个国家走到一起,共同的愿景是建立一个由科技赋能的国家,每个公民都有机会在全球数字环境中蓬勃发展。这是为了建设一个让肯尼亚作为数字领导者蓬勃发展的未来。”

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

微软副主席兼总裁布拉德·史密斯将这项投资描述为肯尼亚历史上规模最大、范围最广泛的单项数字投资。

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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和微软将在当地大学的支持下,用斯瓦希里语和英语训练一个开源的大语言人工智能模型。

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

内罗毕的微软AI for Good Lab将使用人工智能技术应对经济和社会挑战,包括粮食安全和气候适应力。

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

内罗毕的东非创新实验室将为初创企业和企业家提供支持,为他们提供获得微软工具和指导的机会。

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

微软和G42还将在肯尼亚各地提供广泛的数字和人工智能技能培训,针对政府雇员、年轻企业家和更广泛的劳动力。

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

该合作伙伴关系将通过扩大光纤和无线网络加强肯尼亚的互联网连接,目标是到2025年连接东非数百万人。

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

双方将与肯尼亚政府合作,为安全的云服务建立 “可信数据区”。

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).

在过去的12个月中,微软的股票上涨了34%以上。投资者可以通过科技精选板块SPDR基金(纽约证券交易所代码:XLK)和iShares美国科技ETF(纽约证券交易所代码:IYW)获得股票敞口。

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

价格走势:在周三的最后一次支票中,MSFT股价上涨0.52%,至431.26美元。

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免责声明: 该内容部分是在人工智能工具的帮助下制作的,并由Benzinga编辑审查和发布。

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