Do you live near a data center? Tell us what it’s like

A surge in data center construction is taking place across the United States, driven by the tech industry's need to satisfy soaring computing demands for artificial intelligence and the vast amounts of online data. Industry leaders claim these facilities will generate jobs and deliver other advantages to local communities, emphasizing their critical role in ensuring America's success in the global AI landscape. However, there is a rising tide of skepticism among Americans regarding this rapid expansion. A movement aimed at halting the development of new AI data centers is gaining traction nationwide. As part of an effort to understand the implications of this construction boom, CNN is reaching out to residents in areas where these data centers are being established or have already been built. Through collecting local perspectives, they aim to uncover the true impact of this data center proliferation on communities across the country.