Kaptur questions AI gold rush: Who owns the data centers—and who pays the price?

Congresswoman Kaptur expressed concerns about AI data centers in Northwest Ohio, highlighting fears of high energy and water consumption, increased utility bills, reduced farmland, and limited job creation. She questioned the benefits, citing tax breaks and fast-tracked approvals that leave locals uninformed. Kaptur called for transparency, public hearings, and scrutiny to assess the impact on regional costs, land use, and economic control.