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The bulk of all value of an AI data center is externalized, reaped by its customers who may be anywhere. So New York and any other states that limit data centers are mostly free riders, taking in the benefits of AI data centers elsewhere, while not providing them.
11:15 PM · Jul 15, 2026@CJHandmer Yeah. There can be and will increasingly be local benefits. Hopefully sufficient to counteract vibes.
11:46 PM · Jul 15, 2026@ramez Having a massive producer and consumer of power locally is also a benefit to the locals.
11:45 PM · Jul 15, 2026