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How One Country Became the Unlikely Crossroads of the Global A.I. Boom

How One Country Became the Unlikely Crossroads of the Global A.I. Boom
NYT Business Friday 30 October 2026, 04:01 UTC By Adam Satariano, Xinyun Wu and Ulet Ifansasti For The New York Times 1 min read
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In Malaysia, U.S. and Chinese tech giants are pouring billions into vast data centers, straining local resources and testing the limits of Washington’s restrictions on advanced chips.

In Malaysia, U.S. and Chinese tech giants are pouring billions into vast data centers, straining local resources and testing the limits of Washington’s restrictions on advanced chips.
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