AI data center expansion is hitting new limits on power, land, and public consent

DIGITIMESOctober 7, 2026en

The global race to build data centers for artificial intelligence is entering a more difficult phase. Demand for computing capacity remains strong, but new projects increasingly face limits on land, electricity, water, and local acceptance, turning infrastructure expansion into a broader political and social contest.

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