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The debate over a proposed artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Lansing just got a lot more complicated. Town officials are considering a moratorium that could slow or block the project, but it might have some collateral damage. Town residents are split on whether the moratorium is in line with the town’s goals for the future. Meanwhile, TeraWulf, the company behind the data center, is starting to get frustrated.

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Original air date: Oct. 24, 2025

Produced and hosted by Megan Zerez.

Reported by Fernando Figueroa.

Cover photo by Casey Martin.