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New York is pausing new hyperscale data centres. Could the same happen in Canada?
New York has paused new hyperscale data centres, sparking a debate in Canada about whether provinces and territories should consider similar moratoriums. Companies are increasingly targeting Canada for AI-powered hyperscale data centres, raising questions about their net benefit to the country.
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