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SF politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

Virginia's starting to question whether its giant tax breaks for data centers are such a good idea | Fortune

Virginia senators voted to end a $1.6 billion annual tax break for data centers, requiring the industry to resume paying minimum sales tax amid national pushback against data center expansion.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Residents Say Elon Musk's AI Facility Is Like Living Next Door to Mordor

Elon Musk's $20 billion xAI data center in Mississippi operates 27 methane gas turbines continuously, creating severe noise pollution and forcing residents to abandon their homes.
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