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Locals in Pennsylvania protest data center despite $10,000 offer

A data center developer's offer of $10,000 to each family in a small Pennsylvania town has failed to quell local opposition to the project. Despite the financial incentive, residents are continuing to protest the construction of the mega data center. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a local protest against a data center project and a financial offer to residents, which is not directly related to AI development or core AI news.

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Locals in Pennsylvania protest data center despite $10,000 offer

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