New analysis arguing the AI boom hasn't hit household budgets arrives amid a backlash to huge data centers.
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The tech and AI infrastructure industries are stepping up efforts to challenge the narrative that consumers are getting stuck with the bill for data center growth.
Why it matters: New analysis arguing the AI boom hasn't hit household budgets arrives amid a backlash to huge data centers.
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