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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 39 MIN

Would You Want an AI Data Center Next Door?

from AI In Action: Exploring Tomorrow's Tech Today · host Maurie Beasley

Artificial intelligence doesn't live in the cloud... it lives in real buildings that require land, electricity, water, and infrastructure.This week on AI in Action, Maurie and Jim explore one of the biggest conversations happening behind the scenes in AI... data centers.Who benefits? Who bears the cost? What happens to rural communities when massive AI infrastructure moves in? Is there a better way to balance technological progress with local property rights, environmental stewardship, and community partnerships?The discussion covers power grids, water usage, jobs, profit sharing, eminent domain, and why being a good neighbor may be just as important as building the next generation of AI.Whether you live in a large city or a small town, the decisions being made today will shape the future of artificial intelligence for decades to come.

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