One of the many concerns about artificial intelligence these days is how the rush to build data centers is impacting local communities. Data centers can create a class=”link ” href=”https://www.engadget.com/why-do-ai-data-centers-use-so-many-resources-171500010.html” data-i13n=”cpos:1;pos:1″ data-ylk=”slk:drain on resources;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas”>drain on resources, and some utility companies have already said customers can expect to see their electricity bills class=”link ” href=”https://www.engadget.com/ai/major-us-power-operator-says-ai-and-data-center-demands-are-pushing-prices-up-130030473.html” data-i13n=”cpos:2;pos:1″ data-ylk=”slk:growing;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas”>growing as these facilities increase demand. There have been some discussions of what other class=”link ” href=”https://www.engadget.com/science/in-2025-ai-and-evs-gave-the-us-an-insatiable-hunger-for-power-133000673.html” data-i13n=”cpos:3;pos:1″ data-ylk=”slk:power sources;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas”>power sources could support the AI engine, and wind power specialist Airloom is one company that’s looking to address the problem. Ahead…
