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BONUS: 'The country that wins the AI race controls the world:' So, why are data centers such a tough sell?

Podcast: Newell Normand
Published: Jun 9, 2026
Duration seconds: 1200
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Summary

We dive into arguments for and against data centers in major cities across the U.S. Plus, did companies that culled the workforce believe too much in AI? Here's why hiring has returned.