Microsoft to Open $7B “Fairwater” AI Data Center in Wisconsin

Microsoft is building “Fairwater,” a $7+ billion AI data center in Wisconsin, opening in 2026. It will be 10 times faster than top supercomputers, create up to 800 jobs, and include a Datacenter Academy to train local workers. Designed for sustainability, it uses closed-loop cooling and offsets fossil energy with clean power, though environmental groups remain concerned about high electricity demand. Hosts: Tom Hollingsworth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/networkingnerd/ Stephen Foskett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sfoskett/ Alastair Cooke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastaircooke/ Follow Tech Field Day: Website: https://techfieldday.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-field-day/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/TechFieldDay Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techfieldday.com #TFDRundown #AI #Microsoft, #Fairwater, #AI, #DataCenter, #Wisconsin, #Supercomputing, #TechJobs, #Sustainability, #CleanEnergy, #CloudComputing, #FutureOfAI, #GreenTech, #HighPerformanceComputing