Loading... As we step into the new year, the tech world continues to be abuzz with artificial intelligence (AI) developments. From Microsoft Corp. MSFT announcing a whopping $80 billion investment in AI data centers to the ongoing legal tussle between Elon Musk and OpenAI, the past week has been nothing short of eventful. Here’s a quick roundup of the top stories you might have missed. Microsoft’s $80 Billion AI Investment Microsoft is set to pump approximately $80 billion into the development of AI data centers in fiscal 2025. This move comes in the wake of the launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI in 2022, which has spurred companies to integrate AI into their offerings. The increasing demand for AI’s computing power necessitates specialized data centers, allowing tech firms to connect thousands of chips in clusters.