The data center backlash is sending AI infrastructure to some unexpected places

On July 18, 142 protests were held across 42 states. They all shared one goal: to stop data center development in American communities. The protests are part of a growing movement to keep data centers out of towns across the country. Already, 183 U.S. towns have data center moratoriums or bans, according to the U.S. Data Center Moratorium Tracker. Little wonder why. Many Americans are unhappy about having the mammoth facilities nearby, citing concerns about their enormous electricity and water…