As AI's rapid expansion drives a growing need for data centers, small towns like Warrenton, Virginia are pushing back - worried about the noise, energy demands, and the challenges of dealing with big tech companies. Despite the promise of much-needed revenue, Warrenton’s residents overwhelmingly opposed an Amazon data center, citing concerns over community impact and energy infrastructure strain. With power needs rising faster than the grid can support, industry leaders say new solutions like on-site clean energy will be essential if data centers are to become welcome neighbors rather than disruptive intrusions.

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