SoftBank pauses $50bn AI data center operator acquisition talks — move plunges Stargate data center plans into uncertainty as regulatory roadblocks pose significant challenge
Published: (January 27, 2026 at 11:31 AM EST)
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Source: Tom's Hardware
Source: Tom’s Hardware
SoftBank has paused talks to acquire U.S. data center operator Switch, stepping back from what would have been one of its largest deals to date.