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Despite its promising outlook, Applied Digital faces significant challenges. Establishing and maintaining specialized data centers necessitates substantial capital investment, covering everything from state-of-the-art technology to sophisticated cooling systems and heavy power requirements. Furthermore, the competitive landscape is daunting, with major players like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud rapidly ramping up their own AI infrastructure investments.
Possible regulatory changes related to energy consumption and carbon emissions could also impact Applied Digital's operational costs and expansion initiatives in an environment increasingly focused on environmental stewardship.