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Microsoft rethinks data centre investments worldwide: What it means for AI and Cloud

Microsoft decreased data center projects globally, which was reported on April 3, 2025.
Investors are closely watching Microsoft's spending on cloud and AI services, and this action prompted scrutiny.
Microsoft halted or delayed data center development in the U.K., Indonesia, and parts of the U.S.
A Microsoft spokesperson stated they plan data center capacity needs years in advance to ensure sufficient infrastructure.
Analysts are uncertain if these actions are temporary delays due to construction or a shift in AI spending.

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