Microsoft pauses $1 billion data center project in Ohio to reassess AI needs

From Nasdaq: 2025-04-09 18:03:00

Microsoft is pausing $1 billion data center project in Ohio to reassess cloud and AI infrastructure needs. Construction halted in Ohio, with two parcels reserved for farmland. Delays also seen in Wisconsin and internationally, partly due to evolving relationship with OpenAI. Rising costs from tariffs add to challenges for Microsoft’s expansion plans.

Despite setbacks, Microsoft will honor agreements for road and utility upgrades and continue $80 billion global AI infrastructure investment. Local leaders disappointed in potential job and economic losses in region. Other tech giants investing in area include Google, Meta, and Intel.



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