Pennsylvania’s AI Boom Is Repeating Old Patterns of Exploitation

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By By Jon HurdleSep 22, 2026, 11:43 am81 ptsTrending
A new study says the data center industry’s expansion echoes patterns of environmental and health harms that have long plagued the state. By Jon Hurdle Pennsylvania’s data center industry has promised economic growth and a revival of the state’s industrial strength. But a new report issued Tuesday finds…

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