As generative AI becomes more widely adopted, major tech brands like Microsoft and OpenAI have emphasized the need for additional data centers to deliver the vast computing power required, along with specialized hardware and advanced cooling required to train and operate modern AI models at scale.
In May 2024, Microsoft entered into a partnership with UAE-based AI firm G42 to invest $1 billion in a data center in my home country, Kenya, as part of its broader strategy to expand cloud-computing services in East Africa.
