The AI data center boom is reshaping economies while straining power grids, water supplies, and communities. Here’s the real cost behind AI’s rise.

A survey of nearly 300 Wisconsin readers found a large majority oppose the construction of new data centers. Reader concerns ...

In the golden hills of Puglia, a southern region of Italy known today for its olive trees, white cliffs and turquoise mediterranean coves, Lorenzo Avello has artificial intelligence on his mind.

Data centers have been a big topic over the past few years, especially in Indiana. There's been a push for more data centers in the Midwest, specifically AI data centers. We've seen several move ...

ASHBURN, VA - MAY 9: People walk through the hallways at Equinix Data Center in Ashburn, Virginia, on May 9, 2024. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades for The Washington Post via Getty Images) The global AI craze ...

AI data centers are pushing up electricity demand and fueling higher electricity prices for U.S. households, according to energy experts. Consumers in certain areas of the country like the West and ...