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The immense cost of AI data centers explained
Leading tech firms like Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet are expected to spend around $750 billion this year, primarily on data centers to support AI development. Rising expenses for land, engineering, construction materials, labor, and specialized power equipment are contributing to the high costs, with a single gigawatt facility potentially reaching $30 billion. Concerns about an AI bubble persist amid supply chain and regulatory challenges.
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