Microsoft introduces the world's mightiest AI data center, spanning 315 acres, equipped with hundreds of thousands of Nvidia GPUs and enough fiber optic cable to encircle the Earth 4.5 times.
In early 2026, Microsoft is set to bring an innovative AI datacenter named Fairwater online. The flagship site of this project will be located in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, with several identical datacenters planned for construction in multiple locations across the United States.
Fairwater is designed specifically for training AI models and running large-scale models, making it a significant leap forward in the field of artificial intelligence. The datacenter will house hundreds of thousands of Nvidia GB200 and GB300 GPUs, which will be connected by enough fiber to circle the Earth 4.5 times. This impressive infrastructure is expected to deliver ten times more performance than today's fastest supercomputer, setting a new standard in computational power.
One of the key features of Fairwater is its closed-loop water cooling system, which ensures zero water waste. This environmentally-friendly design is expected to significantly reduce the datacenter's environmental footprint.
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Microsoft is also taking steps to ensure that the construction and operation of the datacenter do not drive up electricity costs for surrounding communities. This commitment to sustainability and community support is a welcome addition to the project.
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The Fairwater datacenter in Pleasantville, Wisconsin, is just the beginning of a new era in AI computing. With its innovative design and impressive infrastructure, Fairwater is poised to revolutionize the field of artificial intelligence.
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