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Microsoft Exits Loughton AI Supercomputer Project, Nscale Stumbles

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC · How we work

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Microsoft withdraws from Loughton AI supercomputer project, leaving Nscale without an anchor customer.
Loughton was planned for 23,040 Nvidia GPUs and 50 MW power, expandable to 90 MW.
Operations were slated for early 2027.
Grid capacity may not arrive until early-mid 2030s.
Nscale says it remains committed to Loughton and is exploring alternative power sources.

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Microsoft withdraws from Loughton AI supercomputer project, leaving Nscale without an anchor customer.
Loughton was planned for 23,040 Nvidia GPUs and 50 MW power, expandable to 90 MW.
Operations were slated for early 2027.
Grid capacity may not arrive until early-mid 2030s.
Nscale says it remains committed to Loughton and is exploring alternative power sources.