Submit Your Questions: The Great Data Center Backlash
You have questions about data centers, and WIRED has answers. Join our livestream on September 10 and our panel of experts will tell you everything you need to know.
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WIRED is hosting a livestream event on September 10 to answer questions about data centers, which have become a heated topic in American politics and environmental discussions. Data centers, which are noisy warehouses that power the AI industry, were largely unremarkable to most Americans until recently but now spark fierce debate across the political spectrum. The backlash to data centers has emerged as a significant issue leading up to the 2026 midterm elections, involving questions about politics, business, and the environment. A panel of WIRED experts covering science, politics, climate, and AI business will discuss what people need to know about this infrastructure.
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