Will AI suck up all our energy, boost our economies or improve efficiency? Potentially, all three.

HICKORY, N.C. — When Scott Millar walks through the hall at the Catawba County Economic Development Corporation, he’s proud to point out the various businesses, manufacturers, and projects lining the walls. “That was the very first one, that was 500,000 square feet,” he said, pointing to a photo of part of Apple’s massive data center. More than a decade ago, the center opened in Maiden and in the years since, it’s become Catawba County’s largest taxpayer. “Which helps everybody keep their taxes low,” Millar said. “Every taxpayer in Catawba County has benefitted whether they know it or not.”

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