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Stories from across the site that focus on community impact.

How Hyperscaler Data Centers Impact Communities and Why Location Matters

Explore why hyperscale data centers face local opposition despite growing demand, the challenges of site selection, and how better community engagement can ease tensions.

Jul 29, 2026

OpenAI’s $30B Georgia Data Center: What It Means for Local Communities

OpenAI plans a massive $30 billion, 3.2GW AI data center in Georgia with community-focused commitments on power, water, funding, and accountability to ease local concerns.

Jul 23, 2026

OpenAI's Stargate Initiative: Ensuring Local Communities Benefit from AI Data Centers

OpenAI's Stargate project aims to build AI data centers across the U.S. while ensuring local communities are not burdened with increased energy costs.

Jan 25, 2026