TechMeme April 28, 2026
Many US rural communities oppose AI data center buildout; Pew says 67% of planned data centers are in rural areas, while 87% of existing ones are in urban areas (Financial Times)
Many US rural communities oppose AI data center buildout. 67% of planned data centers are in rural areas, while 87% of existing ones are in urban areas. Rural communities are at odds with the White House over AI infrastructure.