Precisely, if we expect AI/LLM progress to continue as it currently is, then data centers seem like a sure fire bet. They will just print money if AI reached that level.
Sure you can build a data center near me, if your going to fund a new swimming pool and library with the taxes you pay. Also I get reduced local taxes? Even better!
Infrastructure building would be a whole lot easier, if people could directly tie it to tangible benefits.
How purposely they are doing this is unclear, but they have the motive and means.
Let your biggest rival shoot themselves in the foot over the most important technology potentially ever, is a great strategy.