On December 1, 2025, Reuters published a report on growing resident dissatisfaction in the US regarding the massive construction of AI data centers. Using Montour County (Pennsylvania) as an example, it highlights how local communities, including political supporters of Donald Trump, are protesting land rezoning for tech parks due to fears of excessive water and electricity consumption. This trend creates serious infrastructure and political risks capable of slowing down the deployment of computing power needed for AI development.
Reuters: Local Backlash Against AI Data Center Projects Grows in the US
