Policy · 22h ago
Eminent domain for data centers: When power companies seize land
Power companies are increasingly using eminent domain to acquire land for data center infrastructure, raising legal and ethical questions. The practice, traditionally used for public utilities, now supports private tech expansion. Affected landowners face limited recourse as demand for AI and cloud computing drives energy needs.
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This story highlights a growing tension between tech growth and property rights, but the legal framework for eminent domain hasn't caught up to the data center boom.
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