Texas and Florida communities rally against AI data center projects

In Texarkana, Texas, residents gathered to protest a planned 500‑acre AI data center, warning it could deplete local water supplies, generate loud noise levels up to 130 dB and pose health risks. Activist Dale Huls said, "Data centers … affect the quality of life," while locals recorded noise and reported nausea and lightheadedness after visiting a nearby facility.

In Palm Beach County, Florida, opponents of the 3.5‑million‑square‑foot "Project Tango" near Mar‑a‑Lago voiced similar concerns. The group Stop Project Tango warned the development could threaten public health, strain private wells, and damage the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. Critics highlighted the project's demand for 5,000 gallons of potable water per day and proximity to an elementary school. Both projects claim economic benefits, but local opposition underscores rising community resistance to large AI data centers.