Michigan Approves Major Data Centers Amid Local Opposition and Power Deals
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OpenAI's Stargate data center project in Saline Township, Michigan, has been approved despite local opposition and concerns over transparency, environmental risks, and short-term economic gains, amid a broader national pushback against rapid data center expansion driven by AI industry investments.
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