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Dugway Proving Ground
Coverage of Dugway Proving Ground in the Nexus archive.
- The Pentagon wants to build data centers. Congress would like a word.
The Pentagon is building data centers for AI-driven military technologies, prompting bipartisan congressional scrutiny over energy, water consumption, and community impacts. Lawmakers seek studies and evaluations to address concerns, while defense officials argue restrictions could hinder innovation. Private companies like Carlyle Group and CyrusOne are leasing military land to construct facilities.