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Data Centers Escape to Orbit, Nimbys Follow

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A reasonable assumption: if artificial intelligence delivers the productivity gains implied by today's massive AI infrastructure spending, investment will continue and lots more data centers will get built. A second reasonable assumption: ongoing pushback will raise costs and extend timelines. The post Data Centers Escape to Orbit, Nimbys Follow appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

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