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Why Arizona Is Becoming a Data Infrastructure Powerhouse—and What Chamath’s Move Means

A $51M land deal between Chamath Palihapitiya and Anita Verma-Lallian marks Arizona’s leap into the AI infrastructure spotlight.

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Jun 12, 2025
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If it feels like every major tech player is suddenly building in the Arizona desert, you’re not imagining it. From hyperscale data centers to multi-billion-dollar chip fabs, Arizona is quietly becoming one of the fastest-growing tech infrastructure hubs in the U.S.—and now, high-profile investors like Chamath Palihapitiya are getting in on the action.

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