Community in uproar over proposed AI data center

The community of Inyokern, California, is experiencing an uproar following news of a proposed AI data center, the RB Inyokern Data Center. The project, planned for Highway 178, promises new jobs but has ignited significant concerns among residents regarding its potential impact on local resources and quality of life. Key issues raised by the community include water and power consumption, as well as noise pollution. While rumors about the center using millions of gallons of water daily have been debunked, the project's actual water demands could still necessitate a 50% increase in pumping for the Inyokern Community Services District.