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AI is driving a data center boom in rural America. Locals are divided on the benefits

By Monica Nickelsburg
Published August 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM CDT

Artificial intelligence is driving a data center building boom across rural America, including in central Washington. But critics say the centers do not produce enough jobs — and drain resources.

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Monica Nickelsburg