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What's so bad about data centres?
01 THE MACHINE READ
WHY IT MATTERS.
Data-center backlash could slow permitting and raise political risk for AI infrastructure buildout.
Data-center opposition is a growing AI buildout risk
Local zoning decisions and utility hearings
Misinformation framing may understate real constraints
FULL DISPATCH
A lot of people hate data centres in America. But much of the animosity is based on misinformation. Americans’ anger towards AI would be better directed elsewhere. Read more: bit.ly/4xBbMVd Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Fo
02 THE STORY SO FAR
THE RECORD, IN ORDER.
STANDALONE ITEM — NOT YET FOLDED INTO A DEVELOPING STORY.
03 WHO'S INVOLVED
ENTITIES ON FILE.
04 RECEIPTS
THE SOURCE RECORD.
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WHAT THIS TOUCHES.
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