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Columbus Weighs Data Center Limits | Columbus News
Columbus City Council is locked in a heated debate over data centers, with Councilmember Christopher Wyche pushing for a regulatory framework rather than a full ban—since most facilities lie outside city limits. The core conflict centers on water rights, as residents rally against environmental harm and lack of public benefit, while some warn of existential AI risks adding urgency. Though economic arguments highlight job creation, opponents argue the costs outweigh the gains. Despite passionate public outcry, few proposals focus on actionable local controls like water conservation or…
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