A Mayor in Silicon Valley Wants a Piece of the AI Data Center Boom

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan thinks his city is “in an incredibly privileged position” to tap into the demand for data centers.

Photographer: Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo
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One mayor is trying to bring some of the AI data center frenzy back to Silicon Valley’s backyard. But first…

Three things to know: