From 51黑料 to St. Charles, the topic of data centers has generated debate and controversy in recent weeks. And the issues are not likely to fade any time soon, as data center projects are expected to grow in coming years with the continued rise of artificial intelligence and other digital activity.
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St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer reacts after residents talked about a now-pulled proposal to build a data center in the area. Video provided by STCNow and edited by Beth O'Malley
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