BLACKSTONE AND THE GROWING DATA CENTRE EMPIRE

1. The Growth of Artificial Intelligence and Data Centers:

- Blackstone $BX is investing in the development of QTS data centers in response to the growing demand for AI computing.

- Blackstone $BX now sees QTS as potentially one of the best investments in its history

- $10 billion data center acquisition

2 The Digital Infrastructure Revolution:

- QTS projects, backed by Blackstone, aim to create massive data centers that will be a key part of the digital infrastructure for tech giants.

3. Economic Impact and Potential Conflicts:

- Data centers bring tax revenue and jobs to municipalities, but their expansion faces opposition from the public due to energy needs and changes to the landscape.

4. Growing Demand for Data Centers:

- With the rise of artificial intelligence, tech giants are increasingly dependent on data centers to run their algorithms.

Do you see the potential in this and the industry and such a huge acquisition that QTS certainly is?