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The AI Data-Center Boom Is Sparking a Third Wave of Inflation

The rapid expansion of AI data centers is driving a third wave of inflation, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis. The surge in demand for computing power is straining energy grids, raising construction costs, and pushing up prices for materials and labor.

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https://www.wsj.com/economy/the-data-center-boom-is-sparking-a-third-wave-of-inflation-926adc6e Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48677039

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