Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-09-18 16:30Core Insights - Microsoft is significantly investing in AI infrastructure, with a $3.3 billion data center in Wisconsin set to be operational by early 2026, and plans for an additional $4 billion investment for a second data center in the same state, bringing total investment to over $7 billion [1][3] - The Fairwater data center will utilize a vast network of NVIDIA GPUs, aiming to operate as a powerful AI supercomputer, with performance expected to be ten times that of the current fastest supercomputer [3][4] - The project highlights the competitive landscape in AI infrastructure, with Microsoft rapidly expanding its GPU cluster capabilities and committing to substantial investments globally [6][7] Investment Details - The Fairwater data center will cover 315 acres and consist of three buildings totaling 1.2 million square feet, equipped with hundreds of thousands of NVIDIA GB200 GPUs [1][4] - The facility will feature advanced cooling systems, with over 90% of its operations relying on a closed-loop water and chemical system, minimizing water usage [4][6] - Microsoft has added over 2 GW of capacity in the past year, equivalent to the output of two nuclear power plants, indicating a strong commitment to scaling AI infrastructure [6][7] Global Expansion Strategy - The Wisconsin project is part of a broader global initiative, with multiple similar data centers under construction across the U.S. and partnerships for new facilities in Europe, including a $19.4 billion agreement with Nebius in the Netherlands [7] - Microsoft is also collaborating with nScale and Aker to develop a large-scale AI data center in Norway and is building the largest supercomputer in the UK [7] - The company has committed to investing an additional $15.5 billion in infrastructure in the UK by 2028, further solidifying its global AI infrastructure network [7]