There are both pros and cons surrounding this newly emerging business behemoth. It will be an essential component of Illinois’ future economic development and overall infrastructure, but it also needs to be managed responsibly as its footprint is conceptualized and ultimately established.
At the center of the debate is the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the massive amounts of energy it will require to function. Other concerns include the impact of data centers on utility bills and what business regulations and incentives would look like.
This will be a very important topic to follow in the coming months and even years, so stay tuned!