Chesterfield County is seeing major developments as Google moves forward with its Project Peanut data center campus. The initiative is part of a $9 billion investment in Virginia’s artificial intelligence infrastructure, aimed at strengthening the state’s role as a data center hub. County leaders tout economic benefits, but residents and researchers voice concerns over environmental impacts and limited AI sector regulation. The project continues to draw attention as the company works to expand its high-tech operations in the region.
