Data centers are now the largest financial bet in US history

A tech story from Pennsylvania, reported by Penn Capital-Star.

Tech · Pennsylvania · October 16, 2026

From Penn Capital-Star

The sheer size of investment in data centers is drawing concern as it surpasses all other historical booms and crowds out other more job-creating ventures.

Reported by Penn Capital-Star, October 16, 2026. Read the full story at Penn Capital-Star →

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