Google Project Spring AI Data Center

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Google plans to build its newest AI data center on 827 acres of farmland just outside Sand Springs, Oklahoma. The project involves rezoning agricultural land to industrial to accommodate the data center buildings, which would occupy less than 10% of the land. The data center is expected to create at least 1,000 construction jobs and 200 permanent jobs, and provide tax revenue to support municipal budgets without straining the electrical grid or water supply. The project has faced local opposition, including recall efforts against city council members and lawsuits challenging land annexation and zoning changes.