Inside 'data centre alley' - the biggest story in economics right now
undefined 21, 2025
Loudoun County, near Dulles Airport, hosts the world’s largest concentration of data centres powering AI, consuming 4.9 GW, more than Denmark. Companies like Digital Realty run massive server warehouses with huge power and cooling demands, underpinning AI’s rapid growth. Economists warn the AI-driven boom depends on infrastructure, and some see parallels to the dot-com bubble. While AI fuels most U.S. economic growth, its future impact remains uncertain, with huge stakes for investment and productivity.
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