EXPLOSIVE AI data center growth sparks Washington uproar

News Clip2:53Fox Business·WA·1/13/2026

This Fox Business segment discusses the growing political divide over the rapid expansion of AI data centers in the US, and how it could impact energy costs and jobs. While specific locations are not mentioned, the video suggests that this is a broader issue impacting multiple areas in Washington state.

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