Microsoft rejects expanded contract with Nscale

Microsoft has reportedly declined an option to expand its artificial intelligence computing contract with British startup Nscale. According to sources familiar with the matter, the technology giant chose not to lease approximately 500 megawatts of additional capacity at Nscale's Texas data center. The decision leaves Nscale searching for new customers as it prepares for a planned initial public offering that could value the firm at $35 billion. Open article →