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- 1Meta Data Center Workers Turn to Workforce Housing●Photos: Workforce Housing Attracting Meta's Data Center Workers
Meta's data center construction projects are drawing large numbers of workers to communities near its facilities, straining local housing supply. New reporting features photos of workforce housing developments built or expanded to accommodate the influx of construction and operations staff, highlighting how big tech infrastructure investment is reshaping small-town housing markets across the United States.
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A new bipedal delivery robot has been unveiled in Tech Town, marking a step beyond the wheeled robots commonly used for last-mile deliveries. By walking on two legs, the machine could handle stairs, curbs and uneven pavements that block current models. Details on its maker, capabilities and rollout plans have not yet been announced.
- 3Rural Town Offers Every Household $10,000 for Data Center●Every Household in This Rural Town Receives $10,000 if a Data Center Gets Built
A rural town is proposing a deal in which every household would receive $10,000 if a data center is built there, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The arrangement highlights how small communities are negotiating direct payments from tech companies seeking land and power for large data center projects, turning local approval into a financial windfall for residents.