41 Local Data Center Measures Put U.S. AI Infrastructure Expansion to the Test

AI infrastructure expansion is facing growing scrutiny as 41 local data center measures go before voters across 10 U.S. states.
All six measures decided earlier this year favored restrictions on data center development, raising questions about how communities will respond to the industry's rapid expansion.
Ohio is a key focus, with 21 data center-related measures on the ballot. The outcomes could offer insight into local attitudes toward the growth of AI infrastructure and the challenges facing future data center projects.