The research lands as Maine Gov. Janet Mills vetoes a moratorium to save a $550 million data center conversion, and 10 other states weigh similar bans.

A decade ago, states rolled out the red carpet to incentivize data centers. These days, local opposition is driving back development.

The research lands as Maine Gov. Janet Mills vetoes a moratorium to save a $550 million data center conversion, and 10 other states weigh similar bans.

Data centre moratorium pushes have gained steam around the US, with bans proposed in at least a dozen states.

Georgia Tech study finds AI data centers create jobs and higher wages, but rural communities see fewer economic benefits.