The case for data centers, explained by a person who wants you to like them
TL;DR
The JPMorgan Chase data center in Orangeburg, New York, on October 14, 2026. | Kena Betancur/Getty Images Lately, AI data centers are public enemy No. 1. The concerns are legion: how much water and electricity they consume, the noise they generate, the sprawling buildings they bring to communities, and the technology they’re powering that may or may not take all of our jobs and usher in the robot apocalypse.
Nauti's Take
For small teams, data-center locations are becoming a practical dependency in the AI workflow. Before committing to a provider, check where it runs infrastructure, how clearly it reports energy and water use, and whether you have a viable fallback.
The 71 percent figure signals possible delays and political constraints, rather than predicting every local project.
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