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Chris Hohn’s hedge fund slashes $8bn Microsoft stake in warning over AI disruption

$8B. That's what Chris Hohn's TCI just divested from Microsoft—a 90% stake reduction citing AI disruption risks.

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Why it matters

A major institutional investor is betting against Microsoft's AI dominance, signaling potential vulnerabilities in the Big Tech AI strategy that leaders need to monitor. This represents a high-profile loss of confidence in a cornerstone AI infrastructure play.

The key facts

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  1. $8bn stake reduction

  2. TCI Fund cut Microsoft position from 10% to 1%

  3. Rationale: AI disruption warning

  4. Signals institutional concern about Microsoft's AI competitive positioning

  5. Date: May 8, 2026

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Publisher excerpt: TCI has cut its position in tech giant from 10% to 1%
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