Just a couple of years ago, the term “data center” was unfamiliar to many Americans. Today, massive, energy-intensive facilities that power artificial intelligence are at the center of a growing national debate. Data center construction and AI infrastructure have sparked political, business, and environmental controversy, and as the 2026 midterm elections approach, opposition to data centers is emerging as an issue that unites Americans across party lines. Join us for the next WIRED livestream AMA, where our experts will answer your questions about data centers, AI, energy, and the environment. September 10 at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT.
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Have a question about data centers, AI infrastructure, energy use, or their environmental and political impact? Join the conversation by leaving a question for our panel of experts in the comments section below.
About the Panel
- Tim Marchman: WIRED’s senior director of science, politics, and security.
- Molly Taft: A senior writer at WIRED covering climate change, energy, and the environment.
- Hugo Rowell: WIRED’s senior political correspondent and the anchor of the weekly politics newsletter Inner Loop, from Washington, DC.
- Maxwell Zeff: A senior writer at WIRED covering the business of artificial intelligence. He also writes Model Behavior, a weekly newsletter about the people, communities, and companies shaping Silicon Valley’s AI industry.
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