Microsoft abandons the UK's largest data center project.
Reuters reports that Microsoft pulled out of the deal with British company Nscale to build the AI data center after local electricity grid officials said the site won’t be supplied with power until the 2030s. Construction is still expected to go ahead without Microsoft’s support, and Nscale says it’s partnership with Microsoft on other projects “remains strong.”
TL;DR
- Microsoft has abandoned plans for the UK's largest AI data center project.
- The withdrawal is due to the local electricity grid's inability to supply power until the 2030s.
- Nscale, the British company involved, will continue with construction.
- Nscale maintains a strong partnership with Microsoft on other initiatives.