India Is Moving Fast to Build A.I. Data Centers. A Coastal City May Pay the Price.
With India lagging in the technology, officials are embracing giant data centers. But critics say the megaprojects will use up energy and water, without providing long-term jobs.
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Published: 16 July 2026
Source: The New York Times
Category: News
Topics: Jobs & economy · Environment
Retrieved: 17 July 2026
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