To manage the publics emotions.

NIMBY numbers rising on recent data center buildouts. People who think AI is going to destroy humanity. People experiencing real financial hardship due to AI job displacements.

If google is going to issue press releases, which sounds better ?

"Google putting data centers in space, not your backyard"

or

"Google testing TPU chips for doomsday skynet laser weapons"

The boys at the pentagon procurement department can read between the lines.