https://www.mightybs.com/tags/tech-culture/Recent content in Tech Culture on Brian SwigerHugo -- gohugo.ioen© 2026 Brian SwigerTue, 19 May 2026 14:23:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-05-19-the-cloud-next-door-why-71-of-americans-say-no-to-local-ai-data-centers/Tue, 19 May 2026 14:23:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-05-19-the-cloud-next-door-why-71-of-americans-say-no-to-local-ai-data-centers/The physical footprint of the AI boom is facing unprecedented local pushback. With a recent Gallup poll showing 71% opposition to nearby data centers due to energy and water concerns, the cloud industry must innovate its infrastructure and community engagement models.