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What $10 billion in data centers actually gets you

The Indicator from Planet Money

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The Halo Effect of Data Centers on Local Tech Ecosystems

This chapter explores how data centers can stimulate local economies by attracting high-tech companies, enhancing competitiveness through faster data transmission. It highlights Northern Virginia as a prime example of a region benefiting from the presence of data centers and the emergence of an AI-driven tech ecosystem.

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