Satya Nadella highlights India-focused AI push after Microsoft’s $17.5 billion push

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the company is “excited about investment in India,” calling its $17.5-billion commitment announced on December 9 “the largest investment in Asia we have made in India till date.” Speaking at a Microsoft event in New Delhi, Nadella outlined the company’s India-focused AI strategy and said he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a “fruitful meeting” on Tuesday.

Nadella said he informed the Prime Minister that Microsoft is doubling its skilling commitment “from 10 million to 20 million,” adding that he met the Minister…