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Towns hosting AI data centers should negotiate benefits, panel says

Towns hosting AI data centers should negotiate for cheaper power and school funding, a Moonshots panel argued; one panelist proposed “universal basic electricity” but gave no terms. Meta says its investments enabled teacher bonuses.

Aug 13, 2026 5 min read

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