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AFBytes briefing

The expansion of data centers affects energy bills and infrastructure investment across the United States. If repurposed, these facilities could support new forms of digital control that touch household privacy and financial transactions.

What to watch next

  • Watch upcoming quarterly earnings from major cloud providers for utilization rates that would signal sustained demand.
  • State utility commission filings on new generation capacity will reveal infrastructure timelines.
  • Track quarterly capital expenditure reports from major cloud providers.
Ai nakedcapitalism.com · May 28, 2026 18:00 UTC

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