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Originally Posted by Via Chicago
tbh this is a reason why im not really seeing how this is "transformational" for the south side that so many seem to be implying. its an isolated office park running a data center. an experimental data center, but nevertheless. i dont see how any implied benefits are going to trickle down to this to surrounding neighborhoods. this is hardly your standard tech company which would be employing thousands of locals. its cool from a science perspective but the impact feels overstated outside of all the contractors who are going to get construction work
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Again - This isn't just a data center. Psy is building a cutting edge computing facility to unlock insane tech abilities. Also keep in mind, this isn't like building an existing data center you just turn on to people who have decades of experience deploying software onto it.
This is a completely new type of computer that's going to require innovation to use it effectively. It's going to require researchers and engineers to help entrepreneurs efficiently use this new technology..... And there's the unknowns of what sorts of new innovative companies may spin out of this completely advanced technology.
That's where the potential is - The creation of an innovative eco system where companies spinup and stick around - Then grow and help boost the local economy.
Further - Given the resources needed for a computing facility of this kind, it's also possible it may not be the only one that gets built. If Psy is successful, you may see other facilities get proposed for the area.