AISilicon Canalsabout 2 hours ago
AI data centers chase cheap power over talent
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Data center site selection now prioritizes cheap electricity over talent pools. Iowa, Northern Virginia, and Ireland became global hubs for different reasons: Iowa has cheap wind power, Northern Virginia has legacy fiber infrastructure, and Ireland attracted platforms via tax policy. AI-driven demand could double global data center electricity use by 2030.
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