Could data centers be heating up nearby communities?

Name: Could data centers be heating up nearby communities?
Uploaded: 2026-04-27T22:19:03Z
Duration: 2 min 12 s
Description: The AI boom is driving a surge in data center development across North Carolina, raising concerns about noise, water use and strain on the power grid. Now, a new study suggests there may be another hidden cost.

FOX LOCAL Raleigh · Apr 27, 2026 · 2m 12s

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The AI boom is driving a surge in data center development across North Carolina, raising concerns about noise, water use and strain on the power grid. Now, a new study suggests there may be another hidden cost.

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