AI data centres have 4 in 5 Albertans concerned over environment, electricity costs: Poll
22-07-2026 01:00 via globalnews.ca

AI data centres have 4 in 5 Albertans concerned over environment, electricity costs: Poll

As Alberta encourages more AI data centre investment and more projects are proposed in the province, a new poll shows most residents are concerned over the potential impacts.
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