Microsoft's Huge Plans for Mass AI Data Centers Now Rapidly Falling Apart

Microsoft's Huge Plans for Mass AI Data Centers Now Rapidly Falling Apart

In yet another sign that tech giant Microsoft is getting cold feet about overinvesting in AI infrastructure, the company has abruptly paused work on data centers in Ohio. As Bloomberg reports, the decision came to the surprise of officials who had agreed to develop a site near the city of Heath just two months prior. In late March, Microsoft told them it would be stopping the project, in addition to two other halted site developments in two near…

Microsoft pauses expansion of $3.3 billion Mount Pleasant data center, says it is undergoing design reevaluation

MOUNT PLEASANT, WI — ​Microsoft has paused construction on portions of its $3.3 billion data center project in Mount Pleasant, saying the company needs to reassess design plans because of what it terms, “evolving technological requirements.” Despite these pauses, the company maintains that the first phase of the project remains on schedule for completion in 2026.​Company statements and strategic reassessmentIn a statement to Wisconsin Public Rad…