SEATTLE, May 19 (Reuters) —
Microsoft kicks off its annual developer conference in Seattle on Monday, drawing thousands of coders, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts eager to capitalize on the software giant’s multibillion-dollar push into artificial intelligence.
The Redmond-based tech titan, known for its deep partnership with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, has already spent a staggering $64 billion this year—largely on building and upgrading data centers to support AI-powered services. These include Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant now deeply embedded in Microsoft 365 tools like Word, Excel, and Outlook.
With the conference serving as a showcase of both innovation and strategy, developers are focused on turning the company’s AI infrastructure and tools into profitable solutions for businesses and everyday consumers alike.
