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Microsoft's $10B Investment Turns Portugal into AI Hub

11/13/2025

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Microsoft will invest $10 billion in Portugal to expand its AI infrastructure, centering on a data center in Sines, announced by Brad Smith, Vice Chair of Microsoft, at the Web Summit.
The plan aims to install 12,600 NVIDIA GPUs, positioning Portugal as a leader in AI gigafactories.
The Portuguese government supports the initiative and targets over €16 billion in investments to position Portugal as an AI hub.

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Microsoft will invest $10 billion in Portugal to expand its AI infrastructure, centering on a data center in Sines, announced by Brad Smith, Vice Chair of Microsoft, at the Web Summit.
The plan aims to install 12,600 NVIDIA GPUs, positioning Portugal as a leader in AI gigafactories.
The Portuguese government supports the initiative and targets over €16 billion in investments to position Portugal as an AI hub.