Microsoft to Build $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.

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