Colorado should get used to AI data centers if it wants to keep its Space Force bases, retired general says

News ClipColorado Public Radio·CO·4/22/2026

A retired general argues that Colorado must be open to AI data center development if it intends to retain its Space Force bases. The article suggests a linkage between supporting advanced technological infrastructure, like data centers, and the state's role in national defense.

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Colorado should get used to AI data centers if it wants to keep its Space Force bases, retired general says  Colorado Public Radio