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Microsoft Plans 26 Gigawatts of AI Data Centre Capacity in Massive Infrastructure Push

Microsoft plans to add about 26 gigawatts of AI-focused data centre capacity worldwide as demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerates.

By Steven Tech4 min read

Redmond, 11 September 2026 – Microsoft is planning to add about 26 gigawatts of computing capacity through a global expansion of AI-focused data centres, underscoring the unprecedented scale of infrastructure investment required to support the next phase of artificial intelligence growth.

The build-out represents one of the largest corporate expansions of computing infrastructure in the world and reflects Microsoft’s effort to keep pace with surging demand for AI training, inference and cloud services.

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  • Steven Tech

    Steven is a writer focused on science and technology, with a keen eye on artificial intelligence, emerging software trends, and the innovations shaping our digital future.