Amazon’s Quiet Power Play: How Zoning Loopholes and Nuclear Bets Fuel Data Center Expansion
Amazon quietly built a large data center in Gilroy, California, using outdated zoning rules that kept residents in the dark for years. At the same time, the company aggressively pursues nuclear power through small modular reactors to meet surging AI electricity demand. This long-form report examines the tensions between rapid tech expansion, community concerns, and clean energy goals.
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