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AI Factory Deal Sparks Debate
A colossal $35.89 billion AI factory is set to rise in Birmingham, unlocking $2.5 billion in future tax revenue while offering $3.2 billion in tax breaks over 30 years—conditional on job and revenue targets. The project promises 78 new hires and $6.9 million in annual payroll, plus hundreds of construction jobs and $87 million yearly in school taxes. But controversy looms: a lawsuit from homeowners, accusations of police retaliation, and a city board’s unanimous vote for a deal unlike any before. No upfront cash incentives, but the stakes are sky-high for both economy and community. Support…
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