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Google eyes AI data centers in space as 7 in 10 Americans reject them on Earth

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Business

As $725 billion floods into AI, more than 113,000 workers lose jobs in 2026 layoff wave

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Business

Rural Texas county slams brakes on AI data centers as backlash mounts

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Business

Data centers rank below nuclear plants in new survey of America's least desired neighbors

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Business

Controversial owl photo dethroned as winner of wildlife competition following online backlash

Business

Family says ChatGPT contributed to son's deadly overdose in new lawsuit

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Business

Local mayors give mixed reactions to rapid growth of data centers

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Business

Big Tech's $725 billion AI boom is outrunning the power grid

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Tech

Coachella residents clash with developers over massive proposed data center

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Tech

Michigan farm town blocks giant OpenAI-Oracle data center in warning shot for AI boom

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Tech

Elon Musk's promised water-recycling plan for his data center has stalled

Business

Microsoft may abandon one of tech's boldest clean energy goals as AI data centers surge