Everything you need to know about them, and how they might affect you. 

Or at least... as much as we could fit in an hour. 

This week, Cassidy (joined by Logan) decided to switch things up a bit, and provide you with a crash course on the hot topic of AI data centers. What are they? Why are so many popping up around the Great Lakes? How much water and electricity do they actually use? And how might they affect me and my life? On this episode, we'll answer all these questions and more, with a specific focus on the Great Lakes region. Plus, a little history too. 

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Sources:

*AGL_DataCenter_Playbook_2026_Final.pdf 

Data centers in Michigan: What you need to know 

Data Centers in Michigan — Project List & Locations 

Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling – just as US data centers move in | Technology | The Guardian 

*stpp-data-centers-2025.pdf 

Full details of Michigan law passed- Enterprise Data Center Sales & Use Tax Exemption | Michigan Business