With plentiful land and electricity on hand, the kingdom thinks it has found an edge
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They could be cheaper than ones on Earth, with the right technology
Young people grousing about service jobs and high rents sound like their peers in the West
Money is flowing into the country, but the benefits may prove temporary
The kingdom says it can punch alongside China and the US in the AI race, and experts say it has the energy firepower to do it
Rich populations and tech-friendly governments help
Muhammad bin Salman no longer needs to recognise Israel to woo America
