Owensboro teacher raises voices against potential AI data center

Miranda McDaniel, an Owensboro teacher, initiated a petition against the potential construction of an AI data center in the city, gathering 2,000 signatures within a week. The petition aims to inform Owensboro city officials that residents are not interested in the project, primarily due to concerns about environmental impact, increased utility bills, and water usage. McDaniel emphasized that the community believes the city should explore other development opportunities that would better serve the future of its children. City leaders have responded by stating that no formal proposal or project for a data center has been presented to them for consideration.