Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Codelco Announce Signing of AI Deal for Mining Operations, Reuters Reports

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Reuters announced on March 5 that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Codelco announced the signing of a ​memorandum of understanding for the evaluation of joint initiatives in advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, automation, and digital security. Chile's state-owned Codelco is the world's largest copper producer.

The agreement is initially set to run for 18 months, with joint governance for strategic and operational ⁠tracking, within areas that include AI for decision making, intensive data use, autonomous operations, cybersecurity strengthening, and the automation of critical processes. The partnership aims at participation by both companies in early testing of new solutions, along with the sharing of international experiences. ​Tito Arciniega, president of Microsoft Latin America, stated that the alliance highlights AI’s potential to advance development in the mining sector and the Chilean market, facilitating more efficient, sustainable, and safer operations.

In a separate development, Jefferies reaffirmed a Buy rating on  Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) on March 5, setting a price target of $675 after a meeting with the company’s head of investor relations.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) develops and supports services, software, devices, and solutions. It operates through the Intelligent Cloud, Productivity and Business Processes, and More Personal Computing segments.

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