Edmonton Journal
🏢 Postmedia
📍 AB
May 19, 2026
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'Unprecedented'; What's next for Alberta's AI data centres?
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The Edmonton Journal recently published an article titled “Unprecedented”; What’s next for Alberta's AI data centres? The full article body text is as follows:
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Alberta’s ambitious push into artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre development has been described as unprecedented by experts. This rapid expansion raises questions about the sustainability of such a venture, particularly with concerns over energy consumption and environmental impact.
### Rapid Growth in Data Centres
Over the past few years, Alberta has seen an influx of tech companies setting up large-scale AI data cent…
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