Wired
LinkedIn Won’t Be Expanding Its Data Centers in the Next Year
Thursday, July 30, 2026
LinkedIn will not expand its data center capacity over the next year, according to reporting on the platform's infrastructure strategy. The company is directing its engineering teams to maximize efficiency of existing computing resources rather than purchase additional hardware. This approach reflects a shift in how the company plans to manage computational demands amid increased interest in artificial intelligence applications.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/how-linkedin-is-keeping-its-compute-capacity-flat/
