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June 23, 2026, x.com/JoeLange
https://tinyurl.com/2xd75c2k
Stop believing all the bias leftwing nonsense about how AI data centers are bad and need to be stopped.
As I have said from the beginning: Trump is massively pushing AI data centers around the country in order to completely rebuild and increase the electrical grid, in order to “lower” electricity prices.
The enemy are telling you different.
They don’t want the electrical grid to be improved.
They want to keep the system struggling and under the control of monopolistic electricity companies.
The days of cheap energy are coming, and the companies who don’t get on board will become irrelevant because of coming technology.
Just wait till Elon starts providing electricity from space.
I asked Grok about this claim, because so far in my experience, there’s only been ominous warnings about the proliferation of AI Data Centers. A not-so-subtle planting little seeds of terror.
Grok:
Water Usage (NVIDIA/Elon Musk “True” Quote) ~ Accurate: Data centers account for roughly 0.2% of total U.S. daily water use (out of ~322 billion gallons). Direct on-site consumption was estimated at ~449 million gallons/day nationally around 2021, a small share overall but concentrated in hotspots like Northern Virginia.
New liquid cooling (e.g., NVIDIA’s designs for Blackwell/Rubin platforms) uses a closed-loop system with coolant at ~45°C (hotter than a hot tub). This enables dry coolers in suitable climates, slashing direct facility water use to near zero (up to 100% reduction in some cases, from ~2.6 million gallons per MW/year previously). It also cuts energy for cooling and allows heat reuse for local grids/communities.
Note: This addresses direct on-site water (cooling towers). Indirect water use (from power plant electricity generation) remains a factor, though it’s not unique to data centers. Localized strains in drought-prone or high-density areas are real concerns.
Trump Administration and Data Centers/Grid Expansion ~ Largely accurate: The Trump administration has actively pushed AI data center growth as part of an AI strategy, including:
- Streamlining permitting for data centers and associated power infrastructure.
- “Ratepayer Protection Pledge” with tech giants (Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, etc.) — they agree to build/bring/buy their own power generation and cover grid upgrade costs so households aren’t burdened.
- FERC and DOE actions to speed large-load (e.g., data center) grid connections while protecting reliability and affordability.
- Emphasis on on-site power plants for big facilities and nuclear/SMR expansion.
This is framed as modernizing/expanding the grid for lower long-term prices via competition and new capacity (including fossil, nuclear, and other sources). Opposition often comes from environmental groups, locals worried about land/water/noise, or those prioritizing renewables over rapid buildout—not exclusively “leftwing,” though partisan divides exist. Some resistance is practical (e.g., eminent domain, community impacts).
Data centers already use ~4.4% of U.S. electricity (~176 TWh in 2023), projected to rise sharply (potentially 6.7–12% by 2028). AI demand is a big driver.
Broader Claims (Cheap Energy, Monopolies, Space Power)
Plausible but forward-looking/opinionated:
Grid modernization & challenging utilities ~ Valid point—data centers can drive new generation/transmission and introduce competition (e.g., via private power plants or small modular reactors). Many areas have monopoly utilities; new demand can pressure them.
Cheap energy era: Possible with tech advances (nuclear, efficiency, etc.), but short-term strains on grids and prices are reported in high-growth areas. Long-term depends on execution.
Elon/space-based electricity: Speculative (e.g., space solar power concepts have been studied for decades, including by the Air Force). No near-term deployment, but aligns with Musk’s long-term vision (SpaceX, Starlink, etc.).
Overall: The post offers perspective that’s grounded in real trends (water efficiency gains, policy push for data centers + power buildout) but frames opposition as purely biased and predicts optimistic outcomes.
ADD-ON
I asked if they built these things near where people live, and if there were health concerns. Respiratory ones abound, and then there’s the constant hum…
Grok says, bottom line: Yes, credible reports exist—especially around air quality and noise affecting sleep and respiratory health. This drives local opposition, lawsuits, and calls for stricter siting, cleaner backups (e.g., batteries), and regulations. If you’re near one or concerned about a proposal, checking local air quality data, noise complaints, or health impact assessments is a good step.