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AI-driven data center growth in Northern Virginia fuels economic gains but raises electricity, noise, and environmental concerns.
Data centers are rapidly expanding across the U.S., especially in Northern Virginia, which has become the global leader in development, surpassing markets like Beijing.
Driven by AI demand, the boom brings economic benefits, including thousands of jobs and billions in income, but also raises concerns over soaring electricity costs—up to 267% in some areas—noise pollution, infrastructure strain, and environmental impacts.
Despite local opposition and warnings about long-term sustainability, the industry continues to grow, with over 1,100 centers in operation and nearly 400 under construction as of August 2025.
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El crecimiento del centro de datos impulsado por la IA en el norte de Virginia impulsa las ganancias económicas, pero aumenta la electricidad, el ruido y las preocupaciones ambientales.