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Microsoft has entered into $33 billion worth of agreements with various cloud companies, including Nebius and CoreWeave, to secure significant resources for its AI initiatives. Notably, the deal with Nebius ensures the acquisition of 100,000 NVIDIA GB300 chips for internal use, further strengthening Microsoft's position in the AI sector.
Nvidia, Microsoft, BlackRock, and Elon Musk's xAI are part of a consortium that will acquire Aligned Data Centers for $40 billion, marking the largest global data center deal to date. The partnership aims to enhance AI infrastructure investment, with Aligned currently operating 50 campuses and over 5 gigawatts of capacity. The deal is anticipated to close late next year, pending regulatory approvals.
Microsoft's development of its custom AI chip, code-named Braga, has been delayed until 2026 due to design changes and staffing issues. This setback raises doubts about Microsoft's ability to compete with Nvidia's established dominance in the AI chip market, as the Braga chip is now expected to lag behind Nvidia's upcoming products in performance.