Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a huge impact on how states and cities deliver services and manage communities. The computing power needed to support this technology requires the construction and management of a multitude of new data centers. This infrastructure has proven to be both a blessing and a curse for localities.

Data centers can transform the economics of a region, bringing a host of benefits to communities including job creation, tax revenue, and infrastructure upgrades, including investments in clean energy. Additionally, areas with data centers tend to attract companies building technology hubs that provide additional highly paid and highly skilled jobs. Continue reading →