Data centers are the backbone of everything from Google searches to movie streaming. Now, with artificial intelligence adoption accelerating, the demand for these massive facilities and the power they consume is growing rapidly across the Valley.
More than 125 data centers already operate in Maricopa County, with many more seeking to establish operations in Arizona. The expansion has created excitement among entrepreneurs while raising concerns from city leaders about costs and infrastructure.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego called data centers “the biggest change [she] has seen in her decade at the city”, at the July 2 city council meeting…