Microsoft says it's 'slowing or pausing' some AI data center projects, including $1B plan for Ohio
- Microsoft announced Monday that it is pausing its $1 billion investment plan for Licking County data centers.
- Concerns about data center oversupply and shifts in demand forecasting may have prompted this decision.
- The plan included constructing three data center campuses in New Albany, Heath, and Hebron.
- A Microsoft spokesperson stated, "We sincerely appreciate the leadership and partnership of Ohio government officials."
- Microsoft will honor existing commitments, including funding roadway and utility upgrades, and continue community collaboration.
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Microsoft announces that it "replaced or pausó" some AI data center projects
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