Rural Residents Push Back Against Data Centers as Tech Giants Pivot Marketing
dinabass · x · 2026-08-20
Bloomberg reports on strong opposition to data center construction in rural US areas and the tech industry's response. Residents feel tech giants underestimate them, while companies like Oracle are pivoting to local marketing—sponsoring rodeos and concerts—to improve their image and gain community support.
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