Microsoft unveils $2.5B 'Frontier Company' to embed AI engineers inside customers
TLDR
Microsoft launched a new business unit called Frontier Company that will place engineers at customer sites to develop and operate AI systems. The unit has received $2.5 billion in funding and aims to help enterprises implement AI at scale. This allows Microsoft to deepen relationships with major clients while generating revenue from embedded engineering services and AI infrastructure usage.
Why it matters
Microsoft's new Frontier Company will embed engineers inside customers to build and run AI systems.