As the data center boom continues unabated in Pennsylvania and the nation, noise levels have become a major point of friction. Lawsuits have been filed.
Are you worried about data centers in your neighborhood? Jacob Soboroff asked Michiganders how they felt for "Prediction Markets." Let us know your thoughts
AI:Michigan residents are sounding the alarm as massive data centers move into their neighborhoods, with some claiming these industrial behemoths are literally destroying their quality of life. While MS NOW attempts to package this growing unrest under the guise of a simple "prediction market" poll, they conveniently sidestep the systemic reality: we are witnessing an unprecedented encroachment of tech-driven infrastructure into residential zones. This isn't just about localized noise or aesthetics; it is part of the broader, unchecked expansion of data centers that is already straining our national power grid and devaluing private property. The establishment media remains focused on the sensationalist "fear" narrative instead of addressing…Open
A preference for small government has faded as Republican voters press leaders to block the massive projects.
As Waymo deploys more driverless cars to 15 U.S. cities and counting, its vehicles keep encountering new and unexpected situations that they have no script to handle.
In African tech hubs, developers are picking China’s cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over more powerful U.S. ones.
The American manufacturing sector is growing at its fastest pace in four years.
The American manufacturing sector is experiencing its strongest growth in four years, driven by rising output, increased hiring, and robust demand. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The manufacturing sector in the U.S. is growing at its fastest pace in four years. DETAIL: According to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), U.S. manufacturing rose to 55.6 in July, the highest since May 2022. According to the ISM’s manufacturing barometer, a reading below 50 means the sector is contracting, while a reading above 50 means the sector is growing. This means that the manufacturing sector had expanded for the seventh month in a row. ISM’s barometer also revealed that payroll growth in manufacturing rose for the first time since September…Open
By Bill Hansmann There are arguments for and against them, but the case for data centers is pretty strong.
Other jurisdictions known to have paused activity in some manner are Fluvanna County and Front Royals, with Suffolk City in consideration.
Our animosity toward data centers is really more about our anxieties about A.I.