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Tech

Dark smoke seen rising over a Virginia data center after diesel generators kicked in during 102-degree heat

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Tech

South Carolina residents sue over $3 billion data center, say 'minor' label dodged review

An aerial view of a data center.

Business

Tennessee homes near data centers paid more for power, while the companies paid less

The inside of a data center.

Tech

Texas city panel denies first-of-its-kind data center rules, and residents push tougher limits

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Business

Florida regulators tell Duke Energy its AI data center cost plan is on 'real shaky ground'

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Tech

After fierce backlash, Georgia freezes new data center projects through the end of the year

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Tech

New Mexico report urges data center moratorium over AI's water use, air pollution

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Maine residents push back on underwater AI data center over concerns for fishing and water quality

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Oregon's data center boom sparks fears of higher bills, water strain, and blackouts

Tech

Google's Nebraska data centers used 732 million gallons as drought fears mount

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New Jersey says AI data centers could push electric bills up another 20%

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East Texans came for peace and quiet, now fear data centers will shatter both