Microsoft plans to expand data center capacity to 38+ GW by 2032, with a third for AI chips
Bloomberg reports, citing sources, that Microsoft plans to expand its data center capacity from 12 GW today to over 38 GW by 2032, with about a third of the 38 GW dedicated to AI-specific chips. The expansion follows shortages that forced the company to turn away some AI and cloud business.
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Bloomberg : Sources: Microsoft plans to expand its data center capacity from 12 GW today to 38+ GW by 2032, with about a third of the 38 GW centered on AI-specific chips — Shortages forced the company to turn away some AI and cloud business. Now it's planning for 38 gigawatts of data center capacity to meet demand.
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