# Why do state governments want data centres?

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Podcast: [Finshots Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/finshots-daily-2750907)
Published: 2026-05-12T06:18:41+00:00
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## Resource

In today’s episode on 12th May 2026, we talk about the strange economics of data centres and why governments are subsidising them so aggressively. Book a FREE call with Ditto

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