The Data Center Debate

Kennedi Humble explores data center news coverage -- ranging from that at home to across the world -- to see how the debate around the technology is unfolding. 

Kennedi Humble breaks down national news coverage to show that data centers -- and the pros and cons that come with them -- aren't happening only in Michiana, but across the country. 

Kennedi Humble sits down with South Bend Common Councilwoman Sherry Bolden-Simpson to discuss the city's draft data center framework and why she feels that she and other councilmembers should have been involved.

Kennedi Humble sits down with a Granger resident who researched how electricity costs might be affected by nearby data centers. Together, they discuss what his findings could mean for people's power bills. 

Kennedi Humble sits down with Alex Almanza, a reporter in Indianapolis covering data centers and AI. Together, they discuss Almanza's observations, experiences and coverage related to the technology in Indiana.

Kennedi Humble sits down with Portage Township Trustee Jason Crithclow. They discuss St. Joseph County's Amazon data center, NDAs, government transparency, and why he took to social media to post about his concerns. 

St. Mary's College environmental professor and St. Joseph County council candidate Jan Cervelli says residents need a seat at the table when it comes to bringing data centers into their communities. 

Kennedi Humble sits down with St. Joseph County Councilwoman Amy Drake for this episode of "The Data Center Debate." They discuss St. Joseph County's newly filed data center ordinance and Granger's proposed TIF district related to the Microsoft data center. 

Kennedi Humble sits down with St. Joseph County Council President Bryan Tanner. They discuss the county's noise ordinance, possible energy grid impact, proposed 2-year data center moratorium, environmental effects and Tanner's vision for the future. 

Notre Dame professor and St. Joseph County Council Republican candidate Jamie O'Brien has proposed a two year moratorium, or a pause, on building data centers in his community. O'Brien joins 16 News Now's Kennedi Humble on "The Data Center Debate," sharing his concerns regarding data centers - namely, the speed of construction and potential changes in utility usage and rates as well as potential water contamination and noise pollution.