Southern Ohio community embraces world's largest AI data center.

Southern Ohio community embraces world's largest AI data center.

News ClipWKRC·OH·6/18/2026

A rural county in Southern Ohio is supporting the construction of what is slated to be the world's largest AI data center, contrasting with increasing protests against such facilities elsewhere in America. This community embrace is attributed to the project's specific location.

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WKRC reported that a rural county in Southern Ohio is uniquely embracing the construction of what is projected to be the world's largest artificial intelligence data center. This stands in stark contrast to the growing trend across America where communities are increasingly protesting the development of AI data centers.

Local 12's Duane Pohlman noted that the reasons for this support are centered on the specific location of the project. The article suggests that the positive reception in this Southern Ohio community could offer valuable insights and serve as a model for future data center developments.