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Edward Snowden threw a bucket of hot water on Scandinavia’s quest to house the world’s data
Edward Snowden's actions have complicated Scandinavia's efforts to attract data centers due to geopolitical tensions around surveillance and data privacy. Scandinavian countries aim to leverage cold climates to reduce cooling costs for server-filled data centers, but cross-border conflicts are disrupting regional cooperation.
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