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Argentina's Patagonia region is attracting tech giants looking to build vast, wind-powered data centers.
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Evaluate AI Support Tools Beyond Vendor Promises
A disciplined approach to assessing AI support tools focuses on contracts, knowledge control, and workflow integration, not just chatbot performance.
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