Big, noisy and coming to a town near you - why the data centre backlash is growing

Data centres, essential for AI services like ChatGPT, have rapidly expanded globally, especially in the US, raising environmental and local concerns. Ahead of the US midterms, both major parties oppose further development, clashing with President Trump's support. The largest new centres, like Nvidia-powered Colossus 2, highlight the scale of AI infrastructure growth.