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States roll back data center tax breaks
The case argued that more than ten states are pausing or rolling back tax exemptions for data centers due to public backlash and massive, underestimated costs driven by the AI build-out. Argued on WSJ What's News’s “Apple Debuts $2,000 Foldable iPhone”, aired 9 September 2026. The value of exemptions has exploded as data centers now power AI, not just consumer streaming.
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