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AI data center energy demand threatens US manufacturing revival

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Ars Technica AI ·

Rising electricity costs driven by AI data center expansion are squeezing Rust Belt manufacturers, undermining Trump's "Made in America" plan. Energy-intensive industries face soaring bills as data centers consume more power. The conflict highlights a growing tension between AI infrastructure and industrial policy.

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The story underscores a real trade-off: AI's energy appetite may undercut the very manufacturing jobs it's supposed to help create.
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