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Microsoft Cut 3.5GW of AI. Big Tech Bet $660B.

Microsoft quietly killed 1.5GW of near-term data center builds and walked away from 2GW more in non-binding leases, while seven hyperscalers signed a White House pledge committing to pay for power whether they use the electricity or not. Aggregate 2026 AI capex now tops $660 billion, and earnings drop on Wednesday April 29.

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The Gallium Choke Point

It’s not oil, and it’s not steel. The most critical resource for modern warfare is a soft, silvery metal that melts in your hand. As China tightens its grip on 98% of the global supply, the US is turning to an unlikely ally to keep its radars running.