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Data centers, the physical backbone of our digital lives, are facing a growing public relations crisis as communities push back against their expansion, particularly in light of AI's energy demands. While companies like Microsoft attempt to soften their impact through green initiatives and
Data centers, the physical backbone of our digital lives, are facing a growing public relations crisis as communities push back against their expansion, particularly in light of AI's energy demands. While companies like Microsoft attempt to soften their impact through green initiatives and
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Justine Kalma
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Kevin O'LearyNicole ThomasJustine KalmaRick Galvan
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