Welcome to Silk Logic’s Small Business Daily Podcast, the show where we unlock the headlines and breakthroughs in AI and automation for entrepreneurs like you—no jargon, just real business talk. I’m your host, and today’s top story is a wild one: how the race for AI data centers is tearing up rural Pennsylvania, forcing families to battle big tech—and sometimes, there isn’t even enough power for their new neighbors. Stick around for crucial lessons on staying competitive, making sense of new AI tech, and practical ways to use smart tools to grow your business—no matter your size.

Let’s dive in.

First up: The AI land grab. Imagine living in your dream home—maybe you built it yourself, or it’s been in your family for generations. Now, a utility company knocks on your door and says, “We’re taking your land to build power lines for a new data center.” That’s exactly what’s happening in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania. Residents, like Brenda Rizzo, are facing eminent domain—meaning the utility ca