Ottawa, Alberta charge ahead on AI data centres despite local pushback
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Alberta has become ground zero in Canada's plan to build hundreds of AI data centres, but locals are pushing back over concerns about energy demands and environmental impacts. Ottawa has issued new guidelines for responsible development, but critics say they lack teeth. The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news
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