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Tech companies face mounting pressure over data center energy demands as senators investigate power grid impacts and environmental concerns

Tech companies face mounting pressure over data center energy demands as senators investigate power grid impacts and environmental concerns

Massive expansion of energy-intensive data centers is fueling global conflicts over power grid strain, utility bills, and environmental impact

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