This is something the defenders of data centers need to keep in mind: once it is built, there are virtually no human jobs in it. That's true already for modern days centers, but will be even more so with automation efforts like these. No humans means no secondary benefits from people moving in or patronizing local businesses. All the reasons for those huge tax breaks don't apply. Iit's a great way to turn your community into a ghost town. https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/08/inside-metas-push-to-put-robots-to-work-in-data-centers/