Dustin Dwyer

Dustin Dwyer, a reporter from Michigan Public, dives into the heated debates surrounding AI data centers in small communities. He shares insights on a contentious zoning meeting in Pavilion Township where locals voiced their fears about water use and energy demands. Dwyer discusses the minimal benefits these centers may offer, like jobs, while highlighting the strain on local resources. The podcast reveals how resident pushback is delaying substantial investments and questions whether this resistance can truly challenge the data center expansion.