Behring Companies

Developer unveils plans for AI data center to support an 'innovation campus' in downtown Oakland

Behring Companies has unveiled plans for a new 20,000-square-foot AI data center in downtown Oakland, California, to support the Stack Ventures innovation campus. The project has sparked debate among local residents regarding its potential economic benefits and environmental impacts, particularly concerning electricity and water usage. While some residents expressed optimism for job creation, others raised red flags about data center development without sufficient public knowledge.