Artificial intelligence data centers

In the Media

Green: "Antagonism toward data centers is real and organic"

Jun 10, 2026 Fortune

Ben Green, assistant professor of information at the University of Michigan, told Fortune there's meanwhile abundant signs that antagonism toward data centers is real and organic. "Anyone who doubts it should just show up to any of the communities wh...

Green: "Antagonism toward data centers is real and organic"

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Kleinman participates in technology and policy training for international fellows

Mar 13, 2026

Last week, the Fastest Path to Zero Initiative at the University of Michigan helped to train the next generation by welcoming more than 40 international public-sector professionals through the U.S. Department of State's Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship ...

Group picture of Fastest Path International Fellows

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Green shares data center concerns with Michigan lawmakers

Feb 15, 2026

Members of Michigan's House Subcommittee on Oversight heard testimony on data centers, during which the Ford School's Ben Green was invited to offer his expertise. CBS Detroit, Bridge Michigan, and WWMT covered the meeting and Green's contributions.

Green shares data center concerns with Michigan lawmakers

In the Media

Kleinman quoted in NPR article on Ft. Wayne data center

Jan 5, 2026 WFYI Indianapolis

Kleinman quoted in Ft. Wayne NPR/PBS article about data centers.

Growth of data centers requires new policies to mitigate local community impacts

In the Media

Kleinman quoted in Michigan Advance Data Center article

Dec 4, 2025 Michigan Advance

"As data centers flock to Michigan communities, what protections exist for residents?" article from Michigan Advance quotes STPP's Molly Kleinman.

In the Media

Faculty affiliate Ben Green quoted in Washington Post data center article

Oct 27, 2025 Washington Post

“It feels like there’s been a real shift over the last six months or so in terms of the public just becoming aware of what data centers are — and becoming increasingly skeptical,” said Ben Green, assistant professor of information in the Washington P...

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Growth of data centers requires new policies to mitigate local community impacts

Jul 17, 2025

The rapid growth of data centers, with their enormous energy and water demands, requires targeted policy interventions to mitigate environmental impacts and protect local communities. A new report by the University of Michigan’s Science, Technology, ...

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Kleinman shares AI expertise with local policymakers

Jul 7, 2025

Along with public safety, budget, health, environmental, and other policy challenges, local governments now face the question of how to address the new and constantly evolving effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the adjacent explosive growth ...

Kleinman shares AI expertise with local policymakers

Policy Brief

Community Implications of Data Center Development and Tax Incentives

November 25, 2025

Molly Sherry, BA Public Policy

The surge in cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and artificial intelligence is driving a growing need for storage, processing power, and connectivity. Data centers are the facilities that house the servers, routers, cooling systems, a...

Policy Brief

What Happens When Data Centers Come to Town?

July 15, 2025

Duc Tuan "Terry" Nguyen, BA Public Policy '25, Ben Green, Assistant Professor, School of Information and Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

The rapid growth of data centers, with their enormous energy and water demands, necessitates targeted policy interventions to mitigate environmental impacts and protect local communities. To address these issues, states with existing data center tax ...