Microsoft pulls out of AI datacentre project in Essex over power supply concerns

2026-10-18

🔥 Microsoft's UK AI Datacentre Hits Power Snag! Microsoft has reportedly abandoned plans for a major AI datacentre in Essex, citing insufficient power supply. This move highlights the growing energy demands of AI infrastructure and the challenges in scaling up tech in the UK. 💡 Why it matters for UK: This directly impacts UK's ambitions to become an AI superpower and raises questions about national grid readiness for future tech growth. 💬 🌐 www.aitechcodex.uk — daily AI & tech news

Source: www.theguardian.com
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