{"slug": "linkedin-says-it-won-t-be-spending-big-on-ai-hardware-this-year", "title": "LinkedIn says it won't be spending big on AI hardware this year", "summary": "LinkedIn, the professional networking platform owned by Microsoft, announced it will not significantly increase spending on AI hardware this year, focusing instead on software and services. The decision reflects a strategic shift away from costly infrastructure investments amid broader industry concerns about AI profitability.", "body_md": "Sign up with your email below to instantly access member features, newsletters and exclusive Insider perks\n\nBy submitting your information, you confirm you are aged 16 or over,\nhave read our\n[Privacy Policy](https://futureplc.com/privacy-policy/)\nand agree to the\n[Terms & Conditions](https://futureplc.com/future-member-terms-and-conditions/). Geographical rules apply.\n\nYour membership journey starts here.\n\nKeep exploring and earning more as a member.\n\nLatest in computing\n\nNews, deals, reviews, guides and more on the newest computing gadgets\n\nMember Rewards\n\nUnlock and manage exclusive Techradar member rewards.", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/linkedin-says-it-won-t-be-spending-big-on-ai-hardware-this-year", "canonical_source": "https://www.techradar.com/pro/linkedin-says-it-wont-be-spending-big-on-ai-hardware-this-year-but-it-has-a-good-reason-why", "published_at": "2026-08-04 07:43:45+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-08-04 07:52:28.390479+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["ai-infrastructure"], "entities": ["LinkedIn", "Microsoft"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/linkedin-says-it-won-t-be-spending-big-on-ai-hardware-this-year", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/linkedin-says-it-won-t-be-spending-big-on-ai-hardware-this-year.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/linkedin-says-it-won-t-be-spending-big-on-ai-hardware-this-year.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/linkedin-says-it-won-t-be-spending-big-on-ai-hardware-this-year.jsonld"}}