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Birmingham’s AI Tax Break Controversy
Birmingham’s City Council just approved a massive tax break for AI cloud giant Nebius Inc.—granting them a 65% property tax abatement and 80% construction tax break for 30 years—despite Mayor Woodfin’s earlier vow of no incentives. The controversial deal, made behind the scenes, comes as construction continues for their Oxmoor Valley data center, which the company credits as a key reason for choosing Birmingham. The project has stirred lawsuits, halted permits, and sparked questions about transparency after the mayor’s office remained silent on the move. While Nebius presses ahead with…
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