On September 26, 2024, Microsoft announced its largest single investment in Brazil, planning to spend 14.7 billion Reais over three years on cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This is part of the company's initiative to foster AI development in Brazil and accelerate the country's AI innovation. Microsoft will expand its cloud and AI infrastructure across several data center campuses in São Paulo. The company also launched ConectAI, a program aiming to provide AI skills training to 5 million people over the next three years. This move aligns with Microsoft's push for greater innovation and increased competitiveness and is in line with the government's vision to enhance public sector efficiency, national resilience, and sustainability.