Artificial Intelligence

The War on Data Centers Is Here—and It Doesn't Add Up

So far, electricity prices haven't risen. If and when they do, the solution is more power generation.

John Stossel | 5.6.2026 2:20 PM

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Data centers are big buildings full of machines that process what we do on our phones and computers.

AI requires even more computing power, so companies are eager to build more data centers.

The usual suspects are freaking out.

"We must stop it!" says Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D–N.Y.).

"Slow it down!" demands Sen. Bernie Sanders (I–Vt.).

Data centers do use lots of power and water to cool them down because their computers generate heat. One center can use as much power and water as a small town.

"Uses resources like a madman!" says one protester in my new video.

Last year, protesters blocked or stalled at least 48 projects.

One fired 13 bullets at an Indiana politician's home because he supports data centers.

Now AOC and Bernie Sanders have introduced a bill that will pause new center........

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