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Data Centers Surge Amid Resource Concerns, Amazon Revamps Reviews

7/6/2025

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The U.S. is witnessing an explosive surge in data centers, with 1,240 either built or approved—quadrupling since 2010. While these centers promise tax revenue and AI advancements, worries about resource consumption loom large. Meanwhile, Amazon is shaking up its employee evaluations with a new performance review system that emphasizes company culture, signaling a pivotal shift in workplace dynamics.

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Story summary

The U.S. is witnessing an explosive surge in data centers, with 1,240 either built or approved—quadrupling since 2010. While these centers promise tax revenue and AI advancements, worries about resource consumption loom large. Meanwhile, Amazon is shaking up its employee evaluations with a new performance review system that emphasizes company culture, signaling a pivotal shift in workplace dynamics.