Meet your new neighbor: A data center powering the AI boom

• The AI explosion has triggered a boom in data-center building.
• Giant new complexes are scheduled to go up everywhere from Ohio to Georgia.
• The growth could put data centers in competition with local populations for space and resources.

I want to draw your attention to this photo.

This part of Virginia used to be farmland. Now, it’s home to a tony cul-de-sac with spacious driveways, pristine lawns, and light-colored mansions.