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AI data center project secretly sucked 29 million gallons of water over 15 months before detected by residents complaining about low water pressure
QTS says the extra 29 million gallons were consumed during temporary construction activities, including concrete work, dust control, and site preparation.
AI data centers face increasing complaints about inaudible but 'felt' infrasound
Residents living near data centers are raising concerns about noise pollution, as these massive sites operate 24/7 and generate low-frequency sounds that disturb the neighborhood's peace.
Maryland citizens slapped with $2 billion grid upgrade bill for out-of-state AI data centers
Aren't AI hyperscalers supposed to pay for these upgrades?
AI data center bans are rapidly multiplying across the US
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
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
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
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
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.
