Microsoft CEO Nadella: Data is strategic asset in AI age, models commoditize

• Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella states data is a strategic asset in the age of AI, as AI models become commoditized.
• Nadella emphasized that AI model performance directly correlates with the quality of data used to feed them.
• Microsoft announced a $17.5 billion investment in India (2026-2029) for cloud and AI infrastructure, its largest in Asia.
• Microsoft is partnering with Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro to deploy over 200,000 Copilot licenses.
• Microsoft unveiled the MahaCrimeOS AI platform with the Maharashtra government to accelerate cybercrime investigations.

Why It Matters: Data is AI's new strategic asset, shaping global tech and Microsoft's India strategy.