Nvidia, Microsoft, and BlackRock Lead $40 Billion AI Infrastructure Consortium
Nvidia, Microsoft, and BlackRock have formed a consortium to acquire Aligned Data Centers in a $40 billion deal, signaling robust institutional confidence in AI infrastructure growth. The Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), joined by Abu Dhabi's MGX, underscores the strategic priority of data center expansion to support advancing AI technologies.
Market Optimism briefly lifted tech stocks Thursday, though valuations remain a concern after recent AI-sector rallies. The move reflects a broader trend of heavy infrastructure investment by governments and corporations to maintain competitive advantage in artificial intelligence.