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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 17 MIN

Why are more elected officials calling for restrictions on data centers?

from In the Loop (Segments) · host WBEZ Chicago

A growing number of politicians, and candidates, on both sides of the political aisle, are calling for restrictions and moratoriums on new data center construction until there are national guidelines. Including a new executive order in Chicago. In the Loop looks back at how data centers have become such a hot button issue in this election cycle.GUESTS: Michael Bennett, associate vice chancellor for data science and AI strategy at University of Illinois ChicagoJen Walling, executive director for the Illinois Environmental Council 

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