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The world is witnessing an unprecedented surge in data centre construction to support artificial intelligence applications, yet significant ambiguity surrounds where these massive facilities are actually located and their true economic viability. The staggering investments in digital infrastructure raise critical questions about real returns and environmental sustainability.
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