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Data centers: No benefit for Wilson County
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Editor: Re: “Misae founder aims to alleviate data center project concerns,” March 11 Here are some points regarding data centers — “their” points and my counterpoints: •Power modern internet services and enable cloud storage, streaming, AI, and websites. Huge energy consumption. Facilities can consume massive electricity. •Reliable data storage with redundant systems that prevent data loss and downtime. High electricity use contributes to climate change if powered by fossil fuels. •Scalability for businesses to expand computing resources easily through cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. High construction and maintenance cost of building large facilities costs...