It’s the latest example of data centers getting pushback in communities nationwide, as neighbors say they don’t want to live near them.
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June 6, 2026, 5:13 AM GMT+2
By David Ingram
A nationwide backlash against artificial intelligence data centers has a new ally: the leopards of the Nashville Zoo.
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