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Feb 16, 2026 · 30m

When A.I. Comes to Town: The Backlash Over Data Centers

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Tech companies are racing to build thousands of huge data centers to power the artificial intelligence revolution. To find the land they need, they are barreling into rural communities across the United States with the promise of good jobs. But not everyone is buying that pitch. Karen Weise, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, tells the story of one county pushing back against Big Tech. Guest: Karen Weise, a technology correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading: What exactly are artificial intelligence companies trying to build? Here’s a guid...

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