Data center development is seriously heating up in Pennsylvania, and it’s sparking debate. Proponents say they’ll bring jobs and tax revenue, while critics are worried about energy and water use.

Expert tips for reporting on the impact of the resource-hungry data storage facilities that power AI — from water exploitation to greenwashing to flouting environmental regulations.

A new POLITICO poll shows that views about the artificial intelligence hubs swing if projects are associated with President Donald Trump. The massive server-filled data centers behind each ChatGPT ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Data centers have quietly moved from the background of the digital economy to the ...