The fight against AI data centers is just beginning
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Community and regulatory pushback on AI data centers is shifting from isolated zoning fights to a broader narrative about power, water, and land use. If you depend on large-scale AI infra—directly or via cloud—start mapping siting risk and permitting timelines into your capacity planning, not just GPU supply.
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