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this post was submitted on 21 Jul 2026
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The AI boom is starting to look a lot like past »economic development« promises: huge tax incentives, massive power consumption, and surprisingly few permanent local jobs. If taxpayers are footing part of the bill, it’s fair to ask whether communities are getting enough in return.