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High-tech investments often follow a cyclical nature, where rapid growth is followed by a painful correction. With tech giants, venture capitalists, and private equity firms collectively investing hundreds of billions of dollars into data centers, the strain on infrastructure, particularly power grids, is becoming increasingly evident. In addition to this, we have the AI land grab Tsunami heading our way. At What Cost Tomorrow?

In a bid to attract tech firms, West Virginia recently passed groundbreaking legislation encouraging the use of natural gas and coal to power artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. But what seemed like a step toward economic progress has ignited a firestorm of local resistance, with residents in Tucker County determined to protect their environment, communities, and way of life.

META’s AI Delays Raise Red Flags for the AI Industry

The U.S. is projected to invest over $1 trillion in data centers in the coming years, and data centers are expected to account for 12% of total U.S. electricity usage.