Humane Society Sues Over AI Data Center | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is suing to block a planned AI data center in Oxmoor Valley, arguing its light, noise, and heat could harm the animals in their care—especially as they expand their campus with a critical care vet hospital, adoption center, and training facilities. After exhausting all administrative appeals, they’re asking a court to review the permits, ensuring the project complies with Alabama law and Birmingham’s zoning rules. This isn’t about opposing AI tech—it’s about protecting vulnerable animals and setting a legal precedent for how future developments impact…