Data centers are an economic boom in some areas and are behind the artificial intelligence economy. However, the cost to communities that host them is still in question.

Charlotte faces a surge in data center developments, sparking debates over their impact. The articles reveal common themes of community opposition, environmental concerns, and the influence of AI, ...

In June, Business Insider published an investigation into the data center industry. We wanted to dig into the pace of growth in light of the artificial intelligence boom, as well as the resources the ...

Data centers are sparking controversy in communities across Michigan. This photo was taken on a street in Ypsilanti Township. Data centers are making headlines across the country and Michigan is no ...

As massive facilities totaling millions of square feet spread across city edges, officials question strain on water, power ...

The ginormous LED screen flashed as dignitaries celebrated inside a bare industrial warehouse serving as New Albany, Ohio's latest data center. "Water is for streams, not streaming," it beamed to ...

For nearly as long as modern computing has been around, so have the boxy, unassuming data centers that host servers and networking equipment. But the vast capacity needed for the artificial ...

Tech giants are in a heated race to build data centers and dominate the AI landscape. But America might not be ready for the energy demand. The country’s aging electrical grid could struggle to keep ...

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Calvert County Government will host a public information session on data centers September 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick Campus, ...