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Alberta’s Smith takes questions at less rowdy AI town hall, NDP calls for freeze

Smith's government has been trying to position Alberta as an ideal destination for data centres, saying they could generate new jobs and billions in royalties and taxes.

Alberta’s Smith takes questions at less rowdy AI town hall, NDP calls for freeze

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Smith's government has been trying to position Alberta as an ideal destination for data centres, saying they could generate new jobs and billions in royalties and taxes.

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Smith's government has been trying to position Alberta as an ideal destination for data centres, saying they could generate new jobs and billions in royalties and taxes.

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