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Data centers and AI bring investment to Latin America (Level A1) — Colorful murals decorate a high-rise building.

Data centers and AI bring investment to Latin AmericaCEFR A1

29 Apr 2026

Adapted from Daria Dergacheva, Global Voices CC BY 3.0

Photo by Cristian Soriano, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
78 words
  • Data centers are very large buildings with many servers.
  • They provide power for websites and online services every day.
  • They also help new artificial intelligence services to run.
  • These buildings use a lot of electricity and water.
  • Companies meet government leaders to plan big projects.
  • Many projects are happening in Latin America now.
  • Big sites can make noise and air pollution.
  • Local people sometimes protest and stop projects.
  • Groups ask governments to make clearer rules for these projects.

Difficult words

  • data centerA large building that holds many computer servers
    Data centers
  • serverA computer that stores and sends data to users
    servers
  • artificial intelligenceComputer systems that can learn and make decisions
  • electricityEnergy used to run machines and lights
  • pollutionDirty or harmful substances in air or water
  • protestTo show public disagreement, often in a group

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Discussion questions

  • Do you use websites or online services every day?
  • Do you worry about noise or air pollution where you live?
  • Would you want a data center in your town? Why or why not?

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