Microsoft, Blackrock plan $30 bln fund for AI infrastructure
- BlackRock and Microsoft are launching an over $30bn fund to invest in AI infrastructure, including data centers and energy projects, due to increasing AI demands.
- The group aims to raise $30 billion initially, with a long-term goal of reaching $100 billion, according to statements from involved companies.
- The fund represents GIP's first major initiative after BlackRock's planned $12.5bn acquisition slated to close in October.
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The "Next AI Trade" Plays Out: Microsoft And BlackRock Join Forces On $30 Billion AI Infrastructure Fund
The "Next AI Trade" Plays Out: Microsoft And BlackRock Join Forces On $30 Billion AI Infrastructure Fund As we have been writing for the better part of the last year, the next AI trade continues to look like it's going to be energy. And now, both BlackRock and Microsoft are making it known that they understand this, too. Yesterday it was reported that the two industry giants are prepping the launch of a $30 billion AI investment fund that'll se…
Microsoft & Blackrock plan to sign $30 billion AI investment in UAE’s MGX to build data centres
The surge in demand for AI services is also putting pressure on energy providers across the US. Electricity consumption by AI data centres could increase up to tenfold by 2030, as facilities require more power to meet the growing computational needs
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