Microsoft Faces Power Constraints Amid AI Expansion, Investors React
Microsoft's AI ambitions hit an unexpected roadblock: electricity shortages. The tech giant now holds more AI chips than it can power, forcing idle inventory. CEO Satya Nadella confirmed the imbalance, sparking a modest stock dip during Tuesday trading.
The energy crunch extends beyond Microsoft. Tech firms reportedly explore modular nuclear reactors to bypass strained power grids. Rising household electricity costs partially trace to surging demand from data centers and AI operations.