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Microsoft cancels AI data center in the UK

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Briefings

Microsoft's planned sovereign AI data center in Loughton, UK, will lack power supply before the 2030s due to a 2026 agreement with UK Power Networks. This delay significantly impacts the project's timeline and the UK's strategic goal of hosting sovereign AI infrastructure.

Key points

• Microsoft's Loughton AI data center will not receive power until at least the 2030s.
• The delay stems from a 2026 agreement between Microsoft and UK Power Networks.

Context

Microsoft aims to build a sovereign AI data center in Loughton, UK, to host critical AI infrastructure. However, a 2026 agreement with UK Power Networks has delayed power supply until the 2030s.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single source stating the data center will lack power before the 2030s. No specific dates, costs, or impact metrics are provided.

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