as in information
a collection of factual knowledge about something
we are putting together all the data we have obtained on the local housing market
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The couple, who represent a nondenominational Christian group opposing the spread of AI infrastructure, said that Nebius’ entry into Independence was a necessary reminder of how quickly data centers are spreading in the state.
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Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
At the same time, acting with no data increases risk.
—Fazila Shahid, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
The tech giant announced the additional investment in its Lenoir data center Friday.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Repealing a sales tax exemption for data centers.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
At the same time, acting with no data increases risk.
—Fazila Shahid, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
The tech giant announced the additional investment in its Lenoir data center Friday.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Repealing a sales tax exemption for data centers.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Data.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/data. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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