AI’s boom is sparking a nationwide backlash as left and right unite against the environmental and social costs of massive data centers. From Nebraska’s cornfields to New Mexico’s deserts, communities are fighting back over water scarcity, land use, and unchecked growth. While tech advocates tout job creation and global competitiveness, local governments and courts are stepping in — halting projects like Project Jupiter and pausing new builds. Even labor leaders see potential, but public opinion, including many Republicans, is overwhelmingly against these facilities in their backyards. Governors across the country are now demanding stricter oversight, signaling that the AI rush is hitting reality checks.
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