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- 1AI data center boom sparks backlash across the U.S.●AI arms race triggers data center boom, sparking widespread backlash across the U.S. | 60 Minutes
A 60 Minutes report examines how the race to build artificial intelligence is driving a rapid expansion of data centers across the United States, and the growing resistance they face. Communities near proposed facilities have raised concerns over electricity and water use, noise and strain on local grids, turning the AI infrastructure buildout into a political flashpoint.
- 2Data center opposition unites Americans across political divide▼Data center opposition a rare issue uniting Americans across the political divide | 60 Minutes
A 60 Minutes report highlights that opposition to data centers has become a rare issue uniting Americans across the political spectrum. Communities from both parties are pushing back against large data center projects, citing concerns such as energy and water use, noise, and local impact. The story is drawing wide attention for showing bipartisan agreement on the rapid expansion of data center infrastructure.