Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed the US tech giant Microsoft's massive investment in India's artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Microsoft chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Satya Nadella has announced that the company will invest USD 17.5 billion or Rs 1.5 lakh crore in India to boost the country's AI ecosystem, making it the Washington-based firm's largest-ever investment in Asia.

In a post on the social media platform X, PM Modi said the world is "optimistic about India" in the AI era and hailed Microsoft's plan as a major opportunity for India's youth to drive innovation and build a more sustainable future. "When it comes to AI, the world is optimistic about India! Had a very productive discussion with Mr. Satya Nadella. Happy to see India being the place wher

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