Residents in eastern Kern County are voicing strong opposition to two proposed artificial intelligence data centers, urging the Kern County Board of Supervisors to take action and address concerns about the projects’ potential impact on local communities and resources.
Jennifer Slayton, a Ridgecrest resident, spoke before county leaders, expressing concerns about the long-term effects the developments could have on the region.
“Our residents and community share the same concerns as those across the state and nation about the massive external impacts that this will have,” Slayton said…