Data Centers Go From Invisible to Political Flashpoint

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Once largely unnoticed outside the tech world, data centers have become a major source of public backlash in 2025. Over the past year, protests have erupted in dozens of states as communities push back against rapid AI-driven compute expansion. According to Data Center Watch, 142 activist groups across 24 states are now organizing against new server farm developments, citing rising electricity costs, environmental concerns, and opposition to how AI is being deployed.

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142 activist groups across 24 states is more organization than most crypto projects get