Microsoft is doubling down on its investment in artificial intelligence, even as its profits continue to grow. The tech giant recently shared its financial results for the quarter ending December 31, revealing a 12% increase in revenue to $69.6 billion. Profits also rose by 10%, hitting $24.1 billion, surpassing both Wall Street’s predictions and Microsoft’s own forecasts.

But what’s really catching attention is the company’s massive spending on A.I. and cloud computing. Microsoft shelled out $22.6 billion in capital expenses during the quarter—almost double what it spent a year ago. The company plans to invest a whopping $80 billion in data centers this fiscal year, which wraps up in June. According to Microsoft, this rapid expansion is necessary to keep up with skyrocketing customer demand for A.I. and cloud services.

Despite the strong financial performance, some investors are feeling uneasy. The tech sector has been riding high for years, and the heavy spending raises questions about how sustainable this growth is. Adding to the concerns, a Chinese start-up named DeepSeek recently announced it developed an advanced A.I. system using far less power and money than industry leaders like Microsoft.

Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s CEO, remains optimistic. “As A.I. becomes more efficient and accessible, we’ll see exponentially more demand,” he told investors. For now, Microsoft seems committed to staying ahead of the curve, even if that means opening its wallet wide.

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