Data center construction is facing a wave of pushback, from local city councils to the halls of Congress. Is this sudden backlash justified by the facts? This policy forum will explore the critical role data centers play in technology and innovation. It will also examine how to address key concerns at the heart of critics’ complaints, such as power grid strain and the economic impact of AI, with policy approaches that provide lasting solutions while also securing America’s technological future.

• “Derailing Data Centers Harms More than Just AI,” by Jennifer Huddleston and Christopher Gardner
• “New Policy Approach for Powering AI Data Centers without Raising Rates”