Why build housing when you can build a data center?

undefined 27, 2026

Source: gizmodo

Saudi Arabia’s Neom megacity, including the ambitious linear city “The Line,” is being drastically scaled back after delays, cost overruns, and leadership shakeups. Reports suggest it may pivot from housing millions to serving mainly as a data center hub to support AI ambitions. The downsizing follows years of controversy, including forced evictions, worker abuses, and deaths tied to the project’s construction.

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