Microsoft says it's "slowing or pausing" some data center construction, including a $1 billion project in Ohio.

Microsoft said it is ... not need quite as many powerful computers as expected. The tech giant confirmed this week that it is halting early-stage projects on rural land it owns in central ...

(AP Photo/Jason Redmond) Microsoft said it is “slowing or pausing” some of its data center construction, including a $1 billion project in ... as many powerful computers as expected.

Microsoft didn't say Wednesday what other projects it has slowed outside of ... expansion might not need quite as many powerful computers as expected. The tech giant confirmed this week that ...