Microsoft Expands AI Data Center Investment in Wisconsin

September 19, 2025
Microsoft is nearing completion of its first AI data center in Wisconsin and plans to invest $4 billion in a second facility, bringing its total investment in the state to over $7 billion.

Microsoft Corporation is nearing the completion of its first AI data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, and has announced plans to build a second facility in the state. The new data center will be similar in size and scale to the first and is expected to be operational by the end of 2028.

The first data center, which was announced in 2023, is set to become operational in early 2026. It will house hundreds of thousands of NVIDIA GPUs, providing performance ten times greater than today's fastest supercomputers. The facility will utilize a closed-loop liquid cooling system to maintain efficiency and sustainability.

Microsoft's total investment in Wisconsin will exceed $7 billion, with the second data center alone accounting for $4 billion. The company is also collaborating with local educational institutions to develop a skilled workforce for its data centers, including the launch of a "Datacenter Academy" in partnership with Gateway Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

The projects are expected to create thousands of construction jobs and several hundred permanent roles, further boosting the local economy and positioning Wisconsin as a leader in AI technology.

We hope you enjoyed this article.

Consider subscribing to one of our newsletters like Silicon Brief or Daily AI Brief.

Also, consider following us on social media:

AI Chips & Datacenters AI Brief AI Brief (X)

More from: Data Centers

09/19
Lam Research and JSR Corporation Collaborate on Semiconductor Manufacturing
09/19
WhiteFiber to Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell
09/19
Boost Run to Go Public via Merger with Willow Lane
09/19
OQC and Digital Realty Launch Quantum-AI Data Center in New York
09/19
Huawei Unveils AI Data Center Solutions at Shanghai Summit

Subscribe to Silicon Brief

Weekly coverage of AI hardware developments including chips, GPUs, cloud platforms, and data center technology.

AI Token Webinar

Whitepaper

Stanford HAI’s 2025 AI Index Reveals Record Growth in AI Capabilities, Investment, and Regulation

The 2025 AI Index by Stanford HAI provides a comprehensive overview of the global state of artificial intelligence, highlighting significant advancements in AI capabilities, investment, and regulation. The report details improvements in AI performance, increased adoption in various sectors, and the growing global optimism towards AI, despite ongoing challenges in reasoning and trust. It serves as a critical resource for policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to understand AI's rapid evolution and its implications.

Read more

You May Also Like