Big Tech data centers are driving up power bills at America’s Rust Belt factories

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Manufacturers in America's Rust Belt are experiencing rising electricity costs due to the proliferation of power-hungry data centers developed for the artificial intelligence industry. Facilities like Belden Brick face increased operational expenses as AI data center expansion drives up regional power demand.

Belden Brick is among many manufacturers across America’s heartland where costs are rising as power-hungry data centers serving the artificial intelligence industry proliferate