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Paducah’s AI Data Center Boom | Lexington News
A former Cold War uranium site in Paducah, Kentucky, is set to become one of the nation’s largest AI data center campuses, fueled by $100 billion in private investment. The project, led by Brookfield and powered by NextEra Energy, will create thousands of jobs and revitalize the region with a massive 4.6-gigawatt power plant and battery storage—despite only needing 1.8 gigawatts for the servers. This transformation turns a legacy nuclear facility into a cutting-edge tech and energy hub, positioning Western Kentucky at the heart of the AI race while boosting infrastructure, tax revenue, and…
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