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Hardware·Sep 22·all news from September 22, 2026

Everyone can find a reason to dislike data center construction

Communities in Pennsylvania are increasingly pushing back against the construction of data centers, citing concerns over high electricity consumption and the potential strain on local power grids. These local disputes reflect a broader national tension as tech companies race to build the infrastructure necessary to support expanding artificial intelligence operations.

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