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Inner Mongolian farmers talk about AI data centers powering China's tech boom

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Anna Coren visited Inner Mongolia to speak with local farmers about the construction of large data center projects in the rural area. These projects are part of China's efforts to fuel its technological advancement through artificial intelligence. The article focuses on the perspectives of the local residents regarding these developments.
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As part of China's effort to expand its AI tech boom, vast data center construction projects are currently underway in rural Inner Mongolia. CBS News correspondent Anna Coren traveled to the region to speak with local farmers about these developments. The construction is transforming the typically rural landscape, with Inner Mongolia now playing a crucial role in supporting China's technological advancements.

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Vast data center construction projects are underway in rural Inner Mongolia as China looks to expand its AI tech boom.
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2026-11-12 · CBS News
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Vast data center construction projects are underway in rural Inner Mongolia as China looks to expand its AI tech boom. asserted
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