News Summary

A new report by Data Center Watch, an initiative of AI security company 10a Labs, highlights a significant rise in local opposition to data center developments across the United States. The report reveals that from March to June 2025, community pushback blocked or delayed projects worth $98 billion. This marks an increase from the previous period of May 2024 to March 2025, where $64 billion worth of projects faced similar opposition. The backlash is notably strong in Georgia and Indiana, with eight projects blocked and nine delayed in just three months. The growing resistance is attributed to concerns over data centers consuming excessive resources like water and electricity without adequate tax contributions.