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Power companies are using eminent domain to seize land for data centers
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The rapid expansion of AI data centers in the US is leading to increased use of eminent domain by power companies to secure land for necessary transmission lines. While these facilities are deemed essential for national security, local communities are pushing back due to concerns over environmental impact and property rights.
The artificial intelligence boom in the United States is being matched by a data center building boom. There are more than 3,000 data centers in the U.S. and another 1,500 in development, according to a Pew Research Center analysis.
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