Many Announced AI Data Centers May Never Reach Construction

Why the data center you dread might never even be built

The data center boom is running into serious real-world obstacles, from widespread local opposition and permitting delays to a scramble for electricity. Before those challenges even come into play, though, there’s a more basic problem: A lot of the projects being announced may never get built in the first place. With billions of dollars in AI infrastructure […]

Many Announced AI Data Centers May Never Reach Construction

Local opposition, permitting delays and electricity constraints add hurdles to a buildout involving billions of dollars in AI infrastructure investment.