Microsoft is increasing investment in its own state of the art AI models, including multi modal capabilities, reducing reliance on OpenAI. The company has announced a $10b AI investment and multi year partnership in Japan focused on infrastructure, cybersecurity, and training one million engineers by 2029. These moves reflect a shift in how Microsoft plans to secure its AI supply chain and expand its cloud AI footprint in key markets. Microsoft, traded as NasdaqGS:MSFT, is drawing fresh...