US Data Center Bans Top 500, Up From 300+ in June
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- US data center bans have topped 500, up from 300+ in late June, according to The Information's running count of municipal opposition.
- New York and Texas have joined cities and counties pushing back against data center development, a trend The Information describes as a warning sign for big AI companies.
Why it matters: The count of municipal data center bans surged from 300+ in late June to over 500 within weeks, and the entry of New York and Texas broadens resistance well beyond smaller localities. The Information explicitly frames this accelerating local opposition as a warning sign for big AI companies planning expansive infrastructure buildouts.
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