
UMich’s data center has a similar playbook as OpenAI’s
News ClipThe Michigan Daily·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI·9/2/2026
The article discusses the controversial development of data centers in Michigan, focusing on OpenAI's project in Saline Township and the University of Michigan's project in Ypsilanti Township. Both are criticized for proceeding despite strong local opposition, exemplifying how financial and institutional power overrides community concerns. Residents and local officials express dismay and continue to resist, particularly the University's project, which is still in its early stages.
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Gov: Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Ypsilanti Township Council, Amir Makled, Yousef Rabhi, University of Michigan, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Michigan is facing a growing