A significant development is underway in Chesterfield County, Virginia, as Google pushes forward with its plans for a massive data center campus. The project, known as Project Peanut, has raised concerns among residents and researchers despite being hailed as an economic win by county leaders. The project is part of Google’s $9 billion investment into Virginia’s artificial intelligence infrastructure, aiming to bolster the state’s position as a data center hub. However, concerns have been raised about the lack of regulation in the AI sector. Environmental impacts are also a key issue.
