AI data center developers target rural territory to bypass city construction bans and regulations — rural locations allow sites to bypass city council approvals, rezoning votes, land-use reviews, and reduce public scrutiny
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Developers are looking for the path of least resistance to build their data center projects.
  • Tempus Fugit@lemmy.world
    95·
    10 days ago

    Well those rural folks voted for Trump, so I’m glad they’re getting what they wanted. I’m happy for them.

    • ramble81@lemmy.zip
      8·
      10 days ago

      Unfortunately water and power cover zones larger than just rural and also impact nearby cities.