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What $10 billion in data centers actually gets you

The Indicator from Planet Money

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The Economic Impact of Data Centers: Investment vs. Job Creation

This chapter examines the paradox of extensive financial investments in data centers that yield surprisingly low permanent job creation. It also analyzes the potential long-term benefits for communities and the delicate balance between economic growth and employment in an evolving technological landscape.

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