Microsoft is reportedly shrinking its data center footprint.
The tech giant has canceled leases with multiple data center providers that total a “couple hundred megawatts” of capacity, according to Bloomberg, which cited a memo from investment bank TD Cowen. This total represents the equivalent of about two data centers.
The reason for Microsoft’s move is unclear but raises broader question if the company is resetting expectations for future AI demand, Bloomberg noted.
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