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Building U.S. data centers is getting so expensive that AI companies are moving overseas

Building U.S. data centers is getting so expensive that AI companies are moving overseas
MarketWatch Thursday 10 September 2026, 12:49 UTC By Hannah Pedone 1 min read
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Public backlash, costs of power and cooler climates are among the reasons Big Tech is looking abroad for opportunities to build data centers.

Public backlash, costs of power and cooler climates are among the reasons Big Tech is looking abroad for opportunities to build data centers.
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