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October 1, 2024

Google to invest $1 billion in Thailand to build data center and accelerate AI growth

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Investment: Google is investing 36 billion Thai baht (around $1 billion) to build its first data center in Thailand and expand cloud infrastructure.
Focus on AI: This investment is part of Google’s larger strategy to strengthen its presence in Asia, emphasizing artificial intelligence as a core element in competing with companies like Microsoft and OpenAI.
Significance of Data Centers: The new data center will support cloud computing services, which are crucial for enabling modern digital economies, providing access to storage, computing power, and analytics through the internet.
This expansion highlights Google’s ongoing commitment to growing its AI and cloud presence in the region.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/30/google-to-invest-1-billion-in-thailand-data-center-and-ai-push.html

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