A New Jersey AI data center, partly funded by Microsoft, allegedly operated 45 gas-powered generators without permits, violating federal environmental regulations.
The facility is located in Vineland, New Jersey
Aug 29, 2026
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What's the storyDataOne, the largest planned artificial intelligence (AI) data center in New Jersey, has been accused of operating without the necessary federal permits.
The facility, which is located about 64km from Philadelphia in Vineland, was found to be running dozens of gas-powered generators without a permit, according to The Guardian.
One of the East Coast’s largest data centers has been accused of ‘violating federal law’
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