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This Week in the Big AI Data Center Buildout
AI data center projects are continuing to pop up across the US, with frequent opposition from locals concerned about their impact. Here are a few recent articles about the projects:
TL;DR
- AI data center projects are expanding across the US.
- Locals are frequently opposing these projects due to concerns about their impact.
- A data center in Georgia reportedly drained 30 million gallons of water unnoticed, causing low water pressure.
- xAI is adding 19 new gas turbines despite an ongoing lawsuit.
- Oregon data centers will now be required to pay the full costs of expanding the power grid.
- A Texas county has paused data center construction in rural areas for a year.