As artificial intelligence continues to permeate everyday life, the data centers needed to support the burgeoning technology are popping up across America—many close to residential areas. More than one-third of Americans now live within a few miles of at least one data center.
That proximity means many development projects are not going smoothly, as residents raise questions about the unknown effects on their resources. Both residents and developers who spoke to The Epoch Times pointed to transparency as a key issue.
The developers also said they are working to address residents’ concerns at the planning stage, adding safeguards to reduce water and energy requirements….