Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence depends on massive data centers—but many communities don't want them nearby.
Kevin O'Leary joins Michael Smerconish alongside journalist Joe Nocera to discuss why public opposition to AI infrastructure is growing, and what developers need to do differently.
From electricity and water usage to tax revenue, jobs, and transparency, they debate whether AI data centers can earn public trust—and whether America can afford to fall behind in the global AI race.
Can AI infrastructure be built without sacrificing local communities?
Vote on today's poll and subscribe to the daily newsletter at smerconish.com
Artificial intelligence depends on massive data centers—but many communities don't want them nearby.
Kevin O'Leary joins Michael Smerconish alongside journalist Joe Nocera to discuss why public opposition to AI infrastructure is growing, and what developers need to do differently.
From electricity and water usage to tax revenue, jobs, and transparency, they debate whether AI data centers can earn public trust—and whether America can afford to fall behind in the global AI race.
Can AI infrastructure be built without sacrificing local communities?
Vote on today's poll and subscribe to the daily newsletter at smerconish.com
