Microsoft’s data‑center in Quincy, Washington, was built two decades ago, long before the recent surge in artificial‑intelligence demand. CBS News reporter Jo Ling Kent toured the facility to explore how the complex has impacted the local community.
The data‑center, which has been in operation for twenty years, sits in a small town that has seen its share of economic changes. Kent’s visit included a conversation with Quincy’s mayor, who was asked to explain the benefits the centre has brought to the area.
During the interview, the mayor highlighted the centre’s role in supporting the town’s economy, noting that it has become a part of Quincy’s modern infrastructure. While specific figures were not disclosed, the mayor emphasized that the presence of the facility has had a positive effect on the community.
Data centres such as the one in Quincy often provide local employment opportunities and can spur ancillary services. The article underscores how a pre‑AI‑boom investment can continue to serve a community long after its original purpose has evolved.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>
