Data‑centers generate massive state and local tax revenue but face fierce opposition from residents who view them as a permanent underclass and visual blight.
Airborne is building data‑centers in orbit and leveraging microgravity for low‑cost biotech manufacturing, with a launch schedule booked through 2029.
X Energy’s high‑temperature gas reactors and TRISO fuel aim to supply reliable, low‑carbon power for AI‑driven data centers, with a rollout plan targeting the early 2030s.