Takeaways

• AI data centers require enormous amounts of electricity and water resources
• Rural communities are increasingly concerned about property rights and local control
• The economic promises tied to hyperscale data centers may not match reality
• AI technology presents both opportunities and risks for jobs, privacy, and national security
• South Dakota lawmakers debated major legislation involving data center tax incentives and citizen protections

In this episode of The Heart of Rural America, Amanda Radke sits down with longtime friend and technology expert Sara Steever for an in-depth conversation about AI, hyperscale data centers, property rights, and the future of rural America.

Sara explains the growing concerns surrounding massive data center developments proposed across South Dakot ...