Microsoft reported to have pulled out of Nscale's Loughton AI data centre

• Nscale says it still plans to build the UK's largest AI data centre in Loughton, Essex, even though the BBC understands Microsoft has ended its involvement. • Nscale announced last year a £2bn pledge for the site, and Microsoft had been due to fund a supercomputer there. • Nscale says it is exploring alternative power sources and that its relationship with Microsoft remains strong on overseas projects. • Microsoft declined to comment.