Chaos Erupts at Town Meeting over Planned AI Data Center in Indianapolis

As Outcry Grows Over Data Centers, Trump Claims 'Smart' Towns Want the Energy-Sucking, Water-Guzzling Facilities

President Trump claims "smart communities" want data centers despite widespread opposition from across political spectrum.

Chaos erupts at town meeting over planned AI data center in Indianapolis

A downtown Indianapolis meeting room was filled Wednesday as officials signed off on a proposed eastside data center, prompting an emotional reaction from residents who say the project should not be placed near homes, trails, and an elementary school. Outside, dozens of opponents carried signs that said "Block DC Blox," "Stop the data center," and "Nope." What happened? The Metropolitan Development Commission approved Georgia-based developer DC …

In the data center capital of the world, residents ask who the AI boom is helping

The data center footprint in Loudoun County has more than doubled in the last five years, covering over 53 million square feet.

AI Boom Drives Fight Over Electric Bills as D.C., Virginia and Maryland Clash Over Data Centers

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is beginning to hit consumers’ wallets across the Washington region, with a new electricity auction expected to add $6.3 billion in future power costs. Further, officials in the District, Northern Virginia and Maryland struggle over where massive data centers should be built and who should pay for the infrastructure needed […] The post AI Boom Drives Fight Over Electric Bills as D.C., Virginia and Maryland C…