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Meta’s AI Data Center in Alberta | Calgary News
Meta’s $13 billion AI data center in Alberta’s Sturgeon County could turn natural gas into digital power, creating a “digital refinery” to fuel AI demand — but it’s not without controversy. While Premier Danielle Smith touts local job creation and tax revenue, critics warn it could hike energy costs and lock in fossil fuel use. Meanwhile, Meta’s Wyoming project faced a pause over wastewater bacteria, prompting a public relations push for responsible operations. Meta’s VP emphasizes community collaboration, grid management, and eco-friendly tech — including closed-loop cooling — to ease…
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