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23 luglio 2026 | 10.52
LETTURA: 3 minuti
Data Center Construction Causing Friction with Locals in Japan
Chiba, July 23 (Jiji Press)--While demand for data centers is surging amid spreading use of artificial intelligence technology, plans for their construction have created friction with local residents. The residents are concerned about the negative effects the facilities may
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Japan's data center market projected to grow 30% by 2030 (¥4.3T→¥5.6T) amid AI boom, but regional builds face NIMBY friction over waste heat and noise. Regulatory ambiguity and NIMBY resistance will become key bottlenecks for infrastructure operators scaling AI workloads outside metro areas.
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