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jorblumeseatoday at 8:59 PM2 repliesview on HN

What's the value add for states and cities? data centers don't create a lot of long term jobs, the skills required are highly specialized and will probably hire out of state. the construction itself will likely hire locals but that can't go on forever. these centers are loud, increase power costs and water usage.

feels like short term job creation program at best.


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whimsicalismtoday at 9:13 PM

doesn’t increasing power usage create jobs?

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peytontoday at 9:22 PM

> the construction itself will likely hire locals but that can't go on forever

Does any construction project go on forever?

It’s just a building. Come on.

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