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US Data Centers Want More Space
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Fusion42 · 2 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
US data centers are expanding aggressively, prompting utility companies and tech firms to acquire residential land, sometimes using eminent domain, to build large-scale data centers and transmission lines to meet rising energy and AI infrastructure demands.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cloud Infrastructure.
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You face rising legal risks around land use as data center growth triggers eminent domain claims and forced property sales, especially in rural areas. Engage local officials this week to influence or prepare for these compulsory acquisitions.
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