Microsoft's Strategic Funding Moves

Microsoft has recently initiated a $100 billion infrastructure fund in collaboration with BlackRock, focusing on building data centers to support their growing AI needs. This strategic move aims to enhance energy production capabilities as the demand for electricity skyrockets with AI advancements. The fund is particularly interesting given its ties to nuclear energy, especially as Microsoft seeks to revitalize shut-down nuclear plants to meet their energy requirements. By investing in existing infrastructure, Microsoft seeks a quicker solution to its energy challenges than building new facilities from scratch.