Dossier
Ohio Select Committee on Data Centers
Coverage of Ohio Select Committee on Data Centers in the Nexus archive.
- Big tech defends data centers before Ohio lawmakers
Big tech companies including Amazon, Meta, Google, and Microsoft defended their data centers before Ohio lawmakers, emphasizing economic benefits and environmental commitments. However, public opposition grew due to concerns over tax breaks, environmental impacts, and secrecy, with lawmakers and advocacy groups criticizing the companies' lack of transparency and responsiveness.