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Michigan’s racing to become a data center powerhouse, fueled by tax breaks and AI-driven demand, but the rush is sparking debate over water use, power strain, and community impact. Business groups push for “responsible” growth—creating tech jobs, charging developers for grid use, mandating water-efficient tech, and favoring brownfield sites. Lawmakers are drafting their own rules on water, community benefits, and utility protections. Meanwhile, critics demand a pause, while business leaders warn it’d cost jobs and innovation. The state is now wrestling with how to harness the economic boom without sacrificing the environment or local voices.

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