AI Data Center Construction in Rural America

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The article discusses the boom in AI data center construction in rural America, highlighting concerns from rural residents about rising electricity costs and the impact on personal finances. It mentions political resistance, including statements from Texas Governor Greg Abbott advocating for prohibiting AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods and eliminating tax breaks for such developments. The article also references surveys and reports indicating that a majority of planned data centers are in rural areas, and that these new data centers are significantly larger than older ones.