Manhattan Institute research director Judge Glock discusses the debate over A.I. data centers in the United States on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Judge Glock, Manhattan Institute economist, explains that American communities are increasingly skeptical of data centers, but clarifies that energy policies, such as offshore wind projects and nuclear plant closures, are the main drivers of rising electricity costs, not data centers. He highlights data centers’ immense economic benefits, including tax contributions and job creation, urging better communication from the tech industry to counter misinformation and political deflection.
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