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Microsoft Warns Customers of AI Service Constraints Amid Surging Demand

S.Dyema Zandria
Last updated: 1 May 2025 19:18
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Microsoft advises users that upcoming months may present delays and interruptions for its AI tools, including both Copilot and Azure OpenAI. Data center development at the company falls behind its ability to serve customer demands for AI services as quickly as required. Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood told investors Microsoft could not guarantee enough capacity to fulfill market demands during the following June.

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Why Data Centers Are Taking So LongHow This Affects Everyday UsersWhat Microsoft Is Doing to Fix the Problem

Microsoft is spending $80 billion this year to build new data centers around the world. Half of that money is spent on data centers in the United States. However, building these facilities takes years, and the demand for AI is growing much faster than expected.

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Why Data Centers Are Taking So Long

Data centers are giant buildings filled with computers that power AI tools and cloud services. Building them is a slow process. Microsoft says it can take five to seven years to find land, get permits, and construct a data center. Even though Microsoft opened new data centers in 10 countries last quarter, it is not enough to keep up with how quickly people are adopting AI.

Earlier this year, Microsoft canceled leases for several data center projects. Reports say these cancellations equaled the power needed to run two large data centers. The company says these cancellations are not related to the current delays but are part of normal planning.

How This Affects Everyday Users

Businesses Could Feel the Pinch

Users who work with Microsoft AI tools should expect reduced service speed when they attempt to access program features. The process of obtaining necessary resources can extend to a new AI-powered application during its launch phase. Smaller businesses that rely on Microsoft’s partners for AI services could also face delays.

Microsoft’s AI services are popular because they help with tasks like writing emails, analyzing data, and creating code. High demand means these tools are in short supply. The company is prioritizing big customers, which could leave smaller users waiting.

Microsoft’s Big Investments in AI

Microsoft is not backing down from AI. The company is still spending billions on data centers and special computer chips needed for AI. In the last three months alone, Microsoft spent over $22 billion on AI infrastructure.

CEO Satya Nadella shared that AI services now bring in $13 billion per year, up 175% from last year. However, competitors like DeepSeek, which offers cheaper open-source AI models, are making it harder for Microsoft to stay ahead.

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What Microsoft Is Doing to Fix the Problem

Microsoft strives to construct additional data centers as it procures greater quantities of computer chips. Microsoft engineers continue to develop improved methods for their AI tools to operate with less power usage. Microsoft requires customer patience until it manages to catch up with the excessive demand for its services.

Company leadership guarantees that this temporary delay situation will resolve itself. The upcoming data center openings during this year will start to relieve the system strain.

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