As opposition mounts, some experts wonder how long AI infrastructure can steer clear of the partisanship that defines U.S.

Americans are pushing back on data centers and other emerging technologies as local costs rise and benefits feel distant, raising new challenges for AI and crypto growth.

We’ve gathered stories from all across the country detailing what happens when Big Tech’s latest monstrosities come to town.

Maine lawmaker Melanie Sachs, a Democrat, thought her state was one of the few places in the nation where data centers weren’t interested in setting up shop. The northeastern-most state in the US — ...

Last week, as New Scientist reported that leading A.I. models kept recommending nuclear strikes during war-game exercises, the Department of War tried to strong-arm Anthropic, its leading A.I. vendor, ...

A recent Gallup poll found that a majority of Americans oppose data centers, which require extensive amounts of electricity and water to operate, and negatively affect local communities. Omar Gallaga ...

Omar Gallaga has covered technology, digital culture and other topics for outlets including CNET, NPR, WIRED, Texas Monthly, MSNBC, Consumer Reports, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, The ...

A look at the stories driving conversation in Cumberland County this year, plus an introduction to The Fayetteville ...

In the camera maker’s latest international ad campaign, Polaroid is making the case for embracing an analog life with a series of billboards featuring anti-tech phrases like “No one on their deathbed ...

Plans to build more than 50 data centers in Pennsylvania face opposition from a growing network of community groups, environmental activists and state lawmakers from both major parties. Driven by ...

Logan County officials are on track to consider and potentially vote on land-use applications for a $5 billion data center ...

Despite the governor mentioning a pause on data center tax breaks at his budget address in February and a massive swell of political will to regulate the energy-hungry centers since then, Illinois ...