Beaver Dam protestors join national effort to curb AI data centers
Approximately 25 protestors in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, joined a national campaign to voice concerns regarding the rapid expansion of AI data centers. This local opposition mirrors previous concerns about two data centers under construction on the town's outskirts, including a large facility for Meta.
A group of approximately 25 protestors gathered in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on a recent Saturday to participate in a national campaign addressing concerns about the proliferation of AI data centers. The local demonstration echoed sentiments previously raised in Beaver Dam regarding two data centers currently under construction near the town.
One of the projects highlighted by the protestors is a $1 billion, 520-acre data center being developed by Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. Construction on this facility was noted to be ongoing as of May 20, 2026. The protestors expressed general concerns about the rapid growth of data centers.