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Microsoft ‘slowing or pausing’ some AI data center projects

Microsoft is "slowing or pausing" some data center construction, including a $1 billion project in Ohio, due to changing demand for AI technology.
The company confirmed it is halting early-stage projects on its rural land in Licking County, Ohio, reserving two of three sites for farmland.
Despite the slowdown, Microsoft plans to invest over $80 billion globally in AI infrastructure this fiscal year and has doubled its data center capacity in the past three years.
Microsoft stated, "While we may strategically pace our plans, we will continue to grow strongly and allocate investments that stay aligned with business priorities and customer demand.

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