Rural Americans say they're worried AI data centers will drain their wallets

Many rural Americans are resisting data center developments.UCG/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesMany rural Americans are worried about the boom in AI data center construction.A survey found that rising electricity costs are among their biggest concerns.Gov. Greg Abbott said AI data centers should be prohibited from rural Texas neighborhoods.AI data center developers love rural America. The feeling, though, isn't mutual.Americans living in rural areas are more concerned about the effec