Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) is expanding its data center build-out with an AI super factory, as reported by the Wall Street Journal on November 12. The tech giant is doubling its total data-center footprint over the next two years and has spent over $34 billion on capex in Q1. Microsoft, along with other tech companies, plans to invest a combined $400 billion into AI efforts this year. In its Q1 2026 earnings call, Microsoft highlighted increased spending on GPUs and CPUs due to accelerating demand and growth in RPO balance. The company expects its total spend to increase sequentially, with a higher growth rate for FY 2026 compared to FY 2025. While Microsoft presents investment potential, some AI stocks offer greater upside potential and less downside risk. For more information, check out the article on the best short-term AI stock.

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