Public sentiment in the United States is turning against massive data centers ravenous for power and water

Public sentiment in the United States is turning against massive data centers ravenous for power and water

 MARIO TAMA

The governor of Maine on Friday vetoed a temporary ban on building large data centers that aimed to rein in rampant construction driven by the AI race.

The buildout comes at a cost, as the power-hungry facilities strain local grids and drive up electricity bills.

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