Monday, 16 March, 2026
US Faces Growing Backlash Over Data Center Boom Fueled by AI
By Isha
The rapid expansion of data centers across the United States is facing significant pushback as local communities and environmentalists raise concerns over soaring energy and water consumption. Driven by the generative AI gold rush, these massive facilities are straining power grids and threatening climate goals. Regulators are now under pressure to implement stricter oversight, balancing the urgent infrastructure needs of tech giants.
Read full story at Economic Times