Data Centers Are Not the Problem
But almonds might be.
Data Centers
Trump Loves Data Centers: 'Let Data Reign'
Robby Soave and Amber Duke discuss Trump’s recent comments on data centers, unpacking how his stance diverges from parts of his political base.
Federalism Will Save the Data Centers
State preemption worked for housing. It's unlikely to come to the rescue of incredibly unpopular data centers.
A Tale of Two Tech Revolts
What the simultaneous revolts against Flock and data centers can tell us about the power and risks of populism
AI Companies Are Destroying Books. That's Not Nearly as Scary as It Sounds.
Destructively scanning books is making information more accessible to the masses.
Data Center Savior
Plus: AOC reaffirms her socialism, Russia-Ukraine war gets even deadlier, and more...
The Backlash Against Data Centers Is Bipartisan, Nationwide, and Wrong
From Texas to Ohio, political candidates are backing voters’ bad arguments for opposing data centers.
How Did America Get $40 Trillion in Debt?
Plus: Trump's trade war with Canada, the growing backlash against data centers, and calls to censor journalists in Britain
Data Centers Are Doing Your Dirty Work for You
Their few defenders often misunderstand their benefits.
Bad Reasons and Worse Reasons to Hate Data Centers
It's not existential dread about the internet.
West Virginia Wants To Use Data Centers To Eliminate Its Income Tax
The state's plan to attract large infrastructure projects is full of administrative hurdles and concedes many of the bad arguments made by NIMBY critics.
Greg Abbott Once Called Texas the 'Epicenter' of AI. Now He's Freezing Data Center Construction.
The bipartisan backlash against data centers reaches the Lone Star State.
Nashville Considers Using Eminent Domain To Stop a Planned Data Center From Irritating Zoo Animals
The Nashville Zoo says the vibrations from next door's planned data center might negatively affect hearing-sensitive animals.
Where Can the Data Centers Go?
In a committee hearing yesterday, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez complained about data centers' impacts on rural areas and industrial parks.
New York Becomes the First State To Ban New Data Centers
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s one-year moratorium buys time for the state to create a convoluted regulatory regime.
The Best Way To Keep Data Centers From Driving Up Electricity Costs
Don't impose a moratorium. Produce more energy.
Data Center Wars: North Carolina Resists Innovation While Texas Considers Market-Based Rules
As data centers dominate public debate, two states reveal their approach. Texas has taken a stance in line with market needs, while North Carolina reacts to fear and bad press.
Expect the Data Center Backlash To Get Worse
Despite their limited negative externalities and extreme economic importance, people's hatred of data centers is only growing.
The War on Data Centers Is Here—and It Doesn't Add Up
So far, electricity prices haven't risen. If and when they do, the solution is more power generation.
Maine Bill Proves States Are Capable of Adopting Bad Data Center Policies Without Federal Intervention
A week after Bernie Sanders introduced legislation to pause AI data center construction indefinitely, Maine is poised to institute the first statewide ban.
AI Relies on Data Centers. Bernie Sanders and AOC Want To Freeze Their Construction.
This heavy-handed legislation would harm Americans, not protect them.
The Data Center Water Panic Has a Better Answer: Water Markets
When water rights are secure and transferable, new demands can be met without harming existing users.
The Joys of Data Centers: Debunking the Backlash Against the $7 Trillion AI Building Boom
Contrary to the claims of the not-in-my-backyard technophobes, all this growth comes with minimal environmental downsides.
Trump Says Tech Companies Should Build Their Own Power Plants for AI Data Centers
The plan recognizes that public opinion is what's holding data centers back the most.
Next-Generation Nuclear Power Can Meet Data Center Energy Demand—If Regulations Allow It
Is this small modular nuclear power’s moment?
The Great Zoning Crackdown on Data Centers
Plus: The Trump administration wants to roll back "disparate impact" regulations, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to roll back environmental review regulations, and L.A. waives fees for wildfire rebuilds.
Data Centers Use Lots of Electricity. This Bill Would Let Them Go Off the Grid.
The DATA Act, introduced by Sen. Tom Cotton, would exempt electrical utilities from federal regulation if they don't touch the electrical grid.
The Data Center Price Myth
Rising electricity prices are being pinned on data centers, but demand isn’t what makes power expensive.
Bernie Sanders Wants To Pause New Data Centers To Stop the Economy From Growing Too Much
The socialist senator wants a moratorium on new data centers to slow the AI and robotics industries down.
The New Stadium Scam Is a Server Farm
Local governments love giving sweetheart deals to billion-dollar companies—now data centers instead of football stadiums.
