Politicians from across the political spectrum have embraced this issue. Data centers are the lifeblood of the artificial intelligence revolution, which is why giants like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta Platforms, and Oracle are investing hundreds of billions of dollars in new facilities in various regions. This heralds an economic boom for both major tech companies and the communities that will host these centers. However, there is always an obstacle to any new development, and in this case, it is the growing opposition in the United States to these vital infrastructure projects due to environmental concerns and a sharp dispute over who should bear the burden of rising electricity costs. Perhaps the public backlash...
