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Data centres have existed for decades. So why are they so controversial now?

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Data centres were once treated as invisible pieces of digital infrastructure. Now, they’re the focus of intense political debate.

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  1. 2026-09-13 20:10 · The Conversation AI (US)
    Data centres have existed for decades. So why are they so controversial now?

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