Saturday, 3 January, 2026
Global Tech Giants Face Mounting Public Backlash Over Rapid Data Center Expansion
Big Tech’s aggressive push to build massive data centers is meeting fierce community opposition worldwide. Residents and activists are raising alarms over excessive energy consumption, water depletion, and noise pollution. As tech companies rush to meet AI-driven demand, local protests are stalling projects and forcing regulators to reconsider land use. This growing tension highlights a critical conflict between global digital infrastructure needs.
Read full story at Economic Times