As artificial intelligence continues to permeate everyday life, the data centers needed to support the burgeoning technology are popping up across America – many close to residential areas. More than one-third of Americans now live within a few miles of at least one data center.

The developers also said they are working to address residents’ concerns at the planning stage, adding safeguards to reduce water and energy requirements. Meanwhile, grassroots opposition to data centers is gaining momentum going into the 2026 elections.

An estimated $152 billion in potential investment was blocked or delayed in 2025, including $98 billion in the second quarter alone—more than all disruptions combined since 2023 and affecting 20 projects, the research organization’s data show.

https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/4900-ai-data-centers-theres-likely-one-coming-your-neighborhood

 

I thought the news of two weeks ago had number of proposed AI Data Centers in USA  >5,200