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Microsoft Taps Norway Data Site Linked to OpenAI
15 Apr
Summary
- Microsoft leases 30,000 Nvidia GPUs at Norway data center.
- OpenAI previously discussed this Norway site for its Stargate project.
- Microsoft also plans a major data center expansion in Wyoming.
Microsoft has secured a data center site in Narvik, Norway, previously linked to OpenAI's Stargate initiative. The company will lease 30,000 Nvidia graphics processing units for this campus, aiming to meet growing European demand for AI infrastructure.
While OpenAI's discussions for the Narvik facility did not result in a deal, Microsoft's move signals continued investment in AI computing power. Separately, Microsoft is expanding its data center presence in the United States, planning to purchase about 3,200 acres in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
This Wyoming expansion includes a commitment to collaborate with Black Hills Energy. Microsoft intends to cover the costs of necessary infrastructure upgrades to prevent increased electricity prices for local residents. The company also emphasizes plans to minimize water usage, generate local employment, and contribute to the tax base in the region.
