The hidden cost of AI: Why your town is negotiating with Amazon and Microsoft
- Posted on July 23, 2026
- By Fortune
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The hidden cost of AI: Why your town is negotiating with Amazon and Microsoft
Hobart’s tax levy is $25 million, yet it secured $200 million in commitments from Amazon — as $130 million in data centers were blocked over three months.
