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AI data center bans are rapidly multiplying across the US
By Jowi Morales Published
More jurisdictions across the United States have been enacting a data center ban, with the total number of active bans reaching 50 as of April 2026.

The Middle East had everything data center builders and hyperscalers could wish for — then the Iran war happened
By Chris Stokel-Walker Published
Premium Money was pouring into the region, as well as plenty from its own coffers, until the war.

Senator at center of Utah AI data center debate gets physical, slaps phone out of reporter’s hand
By Jowi Morales Published
The senator's anger turned physical when he was recorded.

After a $16 billion Stargate AI data center was built despite being voted down, Michigan towns rush to block new buildouts
By Luke James Published
Backlash now covers county resolutions, bipartisan state legislation, and a regional water authority refusing to serve proposed facilities.

Survey shows that nearly half of Americans don't want new data centers built near their homes — 47% oppose the construction of new AI data centers in their neighborhood
By Jon Martindale Published
Premium According to a new survey conducted by Ipsos at the end of last year, almost half of all queried Americans said they would oppose an AI data center being built near their community.

Exploding number of AI data center build-outs delay Texas housing projects
By Jowi Morales Published
Data centers pay 75% more and offer overtime and bonuses — something that home builders cannot afford.

New AI data center in Utah will generate and consume more than twice the amount of power the entire state uses
By Luke James Published
Utah's Military Installation Development Authority on Friday approved a development agreement for a hyperscale data center campus in Box Elder County.

Analytics group signals possible delays at 40% of AI data center construction sites
By Jowi Morales Published
Can these lofty timelines face the reality of labor and material shortages?
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