Palm Beach County rejects plan for Florida AI data center. Here's why

Palm Beach County commissioners rejected Project Tango, a 2.4-million-square-foot hyperscale AI data center, citing incompatibility with nearby residential areas including a school. The rejection reflects mounting local opposition to AI data centre expansion in Florida driven by concerns over power costs, water consumption, and infrastructure strain on communities.

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