The double-edged sword of AI data centers
deep dive The data center buildout is papering over the economy most Americans are living with Published January 1, 2026 6:30AM (EST) VERNON, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 20: An aerial view of a 33 megawatt data center (LOWER L) with closed-loop cooling system, amid warehouses on October 20, 2025 in Vernon,Continue Reading











