Microsoft News - October 2026
Microsoft Targets $700 Billion AI Buildout Through 2030 as Workforce Falls
Microsoft plans to invest $700 billion in AI infrastructure through 2030 as it seeks a leading position in the industry. Azure has surpassed $100 billion in...
Microsoft Scales Custom AI Chips With Multi-Gigawatt Rollout in 2027
Microsoft plans to significantly expand its in-house Azure Maia AI chip family, with multi-gigawatt deployments starting in 2027. The company aims to make its...
Microsoft Loses Access to Green Card Sponsorship Program
The U.S. government has suspended Microsoft’s access to PERM, the labor-certification program used to sponsor skilled foreign workers for permanent residency,...