US President Joseph Biden and Microsoft announced a $3.3 billion investment in a new data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.

The initiative is projected to create thousands of jobs and drive tech manufacturing and skills development in the region.

Microsoft aims to enhance its cloud and AI capabilities nationwide, collaborating with educational institutions for workforce training.

The company plans to establish an AI lab at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and upskill over 100,000 people in Wisconsin by 2030.

Efforts include promoting STEM education and integrating sustainability into the data center's design, featuring a closed loop cooling system and a solar project.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers considers the investment a pivotal moment, highlighting Wisconsin's potential as an AI manufacturing hub connecting economic regions.