Microsoft pulls out of Nscale's Essex AI data centre

A tech company has said it still plans to build the UK's largest AI data centre despite Microsoft pulling out of the project.

Nscale announced last year it had pledged £2bn to build and open a pioneering facility in Loughton, Essex.

However, the BBC understands that Microsoft, which said it would fund a supercomputer at the site, has terminated its involvement.

A spokesperson for Nscale said it was exploring alternative power sources and its relationship with Microsoft remained strong for…