Indiana councilman says shots fired at his house, 'no data centers' note left behind

Indianapolis City-County Councilor Ron Gibson is now the subject of an FBI investigation after his home was targeted by gunfire. According to Gibson, 13 shots were fired into his door, and a note explicitly stating "No data centers" was discovered. The incident occurred just days after Councilor Gibson publicly voiced his support for a contentious plan to construct a local data center. This project, similar to hundreds nationwide, has become a focal point in the push for artificial intelligence development. Despite local opposition, the project is moving forward and is anticipated to generate approximately 300 jobs over a three-year construction period. The increasing number of data centers, with about 3,000 currently being built or planned across the country, raises significant concerns regarding energy consumption. These facilities demand vast amounts of electrical power, often necessitating expensive upgrades to local power grids and leading to higher electricity bills for residents. The report notes a national trend of skyrocketing energy costs. While some Democrats are advocating for new regulations to address these issues, former President Trump recently stated that tech companies have agreed to cover the costs associated with the power generation and electricity required for their AI projects.