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Media criticized for perpetuating AI data center capacity narrative

The media is criticized for its persistent efforts to maintain a narrative around AI data centers and their capacity, despite ongoing discussions about the topic. This perspective suggests a deliberate attempt to keep a particular 'bubble' or viewpoint alive within public discourse. AI

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Media criticized for perpetuating AI data center capacity narrative

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

    I'm amazed at how far the media goes in trying to keep the bubble going. # bubble # AI https://www. cnbc.com/2026/11/05/ai-data-ce nters-midterms-capacity.html

    I'm amazed at how far the media goes in trying to keep the bubble going. # bubble # AI https://www. cnbc.com/2026/11/05/ai-data-ce nters-midterms-capacity.html