AI’s hunger for data centers is turning rural landscapes into battlegrounds — and the thirst for water, power, and land is sparking fierce local resistance. As thousands of new AI-fueled data centers sprout in countryside areas, communities are fighting back with rezoning victories, demanding transparency on water use and environmental impact. Meanwhile, regulators scramble to catch up — with companies sidestepping permits and pushing through projects faster than laws can adapt. The race to power AI is reshaping our world — but at what cost to the land, water, and people left behind?

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