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Pro-data center group launches ad campaign in North Carolina

A group called North Carolina Connects is running an advertising campaign across North Carolina to promote data centers. The campaign includes billboards, television, and audio commercials. Over the past month, they have purchased 747 ad spots statewide, with a significant portion airing on Fox News and Spectrum News Raleigh. AI

IMPACT This campaign aims to influence public opinion regarding data centers, which are crucial infrastructure for AI development.

RANK_REASON The item discusses an advertising campaign by a group promoting data centers, which is not a core AI development or significant industry event.

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Pro-data center group launches ad campaign in North Carolina

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    NC Newsline: Pro-data center group trying to change opinions in NC with ad campaign. “North Carolina Connects, the group behind the ads, has sponsored pro-data

    NC Newsline: Pro-data center group trying to change opinions in NC with ad campaign. “North Carolina Connects, the group behind the ads, has sponsored pro-data center billboards, television, and audio commercials across the state over the past month. The group bought 747 ad spots…