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Microsoft commits $2.5 billion and 6,000 employees to new AI implementation unit

CNBC · Jul 2, 2026, 1:00 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Microsoft is the latest tech company to form a business focused on helping customers understand and implement artificial intelligence.

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