Data centers are not inevitable. It’s time for state laws to catch up.

By: Catherine Dorrough

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 970

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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As the midterms approach, data centers are dominating the discourse. It’s a rare issue that most people actually agree on: A May Gallup poll found that over 70% of Americans don’t want an AI data center built near them.

The problems with data centers run deep.

It’s not just that they broadcast constant noise and keep the lights on all night, making the neighbors crazy. Or that they’re

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