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Tech Tries Charm Offensive to Save Trillion-Dollar AI Buildout

Technology companies are increasing their efforts to address growing public and regulatory resistance toward large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure projects. As skepticism mounts over the environmental and economic costs of these developments, firms are attempting to justify the massive investment required to sustain the current industry buildout. This shift reflects an industry-wide concern that mounting opposition could jeopardize the timeline and viability of future hardware and energy expansions.

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