← All storiesTechnologyDeveloping story

At least 37 people have reportedly been arrested for protesting data centers.

All the latest updates on AI data centers Futurism made the tally. The publication also found 12 cases involving police intervention to try and stop protestors from “from confronting civic leaders,” though noted that the tally is “likely much higher.” Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A free daily digest of the news that matters most. The Verge is a part of PMX Global, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 VM Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Sign in to see your notifications or create an account to join the conversation.

5
updates in timeline
4
distinct sources
3 weeks
story span
Aug 25, 2026
latest update

Aug 4, 2026 → Aug 25, 2026

LATEST DEVELOPMENT
Aug 25, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
3 things Democrats don’t want you to know about AI and data centers

New York Post financial correspondent Lydia Moynihan discusses the debate over artificial intelligence data centers as some states push to ban or restrict their construction on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ Everywhere you look, people are talking…

Read original at Fox News →
ACTIVITY · UPDATES PER MONTH
Aug 26

5 updates from 4 sources over 3 weeks.

Showing 5 of 5 updates

Timeline (5 updates)

August 2026

5 updates
Aug 25, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
3 things Democrats don’t want you to know about AI and data centers

New York Post financial correspondent Lydia Moynihan discusses the debate over artificial intelligence data centers as some states push to ban or restrict their construction on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ Everywhere you look,…

Read original at Fox News →
Aug 14, 2026·The Next WebT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Pipeline for $165 Billion Oracle Data Center Delayed to Next Year

This article was published on August 14, 2026 New Mexico's land commissioner has refused the Green Chile route twice, pushing the gas supply for Oracle's Project Jupiter back by nearly six months The Green Chile…

Read original at The Next Web →
Aug 7, 2026·GizmodoT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Data Center Reps Face the Guillotine, Flee Public Hearing

For towns and cities across the country looking for ways to tell data center developers that their projects aren’t welcome in their communities, the fine folks of Salem, Oregon seem to have found a very efficient way to…

Read original at Gizmodo →
Aug 5, 2026·GizmodoT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Google's AI Search Reportedly Told Users That Flock Cameras Are a Goldmine

There are a lot of reasons to want Flock cameras removed from your neighborhood. That said, harnessing the gold and copper from them is probably not one of them. Unfortunately, Google’s AI Overview may have given people…

Read original at Gizmodo →
Aug 4, 2026·The VergeT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
At least 37 people have reportedly been arrested for protesting data centers.

All the latest updates on AI data centers Futurism made the tally. The publication also found 12 cases involving police intervention to try and stop protestors from “from confronting civic leaders,” though noted that…

Read original at The Verge →

Sources & evidence (5)

What this story stands on. Tier 0 is a primary record or the subject's own words; higher tiers must be attributed, never stated as bare fact.

T2 · Outlet report× 5
COVERAGE BY SOURCE
Gizmodo 2The Verge 1The Next Web 1Fox News 1
STRONGEST EVIDENCE
T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 25, 2026

New York Post financial correspondent Lydia Moynihan discusses the debate over artificial intelligence data centers as some states push to ban or restrict their c

View source →
T2 · Outlet reportThe Next WebAug 14, 2026

This article was published on August 14, 2026 New Mexico's land commissioner has refused the Green Chile route twice, pushing the gas supply for Oracle's Project Jupiter back by nearly six months The Green Chile pipeline that would fuel…

View source →
T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoAug 7, 2026

For towns and cities across the country looking for ways to tell data center developers that their projects aren’t welcome in their communities, the fine folks of Salem, Oregon seem to have found a very efficient way to get their message…

View source →
T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoAug 5, 2026

There are a lot of reasons to want Flock cameras removed from your neighborhood. That said, harnessing the gold and copper from them is probably not one of them. Unfortunately, Google’s AI Overview may have given people the idea that they…

View source →
T2 · Outlet reportThe VergeAug 4, 2026

All the latest updates on AI data centers Futurism made the tally. The publication also found 12 cases involving police intervention to try and stop protestors from “from confronting civic leaders,” though noted that the tally is “likely…

View source →

Tier key: T0 = Primary source · T1 = Wire · T2 = Outlet report · T3 = Commentary

Related stories

TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

AI to See Massive Adoption 'Unseen' in Previous Tech Cycles, Says Neostellar Principal

American AI companies’ performance lead over China narrowed sharply in past months to a record low after labs such as DeepSeek gained ground, threatening US tech supremacy,…

1 update1 source
Oct 6, 2026
Latest: AI to See Massive Adoption 'Unseen' in Previous Tech Cycles, Says Neostellar Principal · Bloomberg
TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

Mistral’s new 1T model aims to leapfrog closed and open rivals

French AI lab Mistral AI has released Mistral Large 4, a new large multimodal model aiming to leapfrog both American and Chinese rivals.

1 update1 source
Oct 6, 2026
Latest: Mistral’s new 1T model aims to leapfrog closed and open rivals · TechCrunch
PoliticsT2 · Outlet report

Trump to Tout $54 Billion Korean LNG Plan in Battleground Alaska

President Donald Trump is set to unveil South Korea’s plan to invest some $200 billion in the US, including $54 billion for a long-stalled venture to export natural gas from…

5 updates2 sources7 days long
Sep 29, 2026 → Oct 6, 2026
Latest: Football Daily | South Korea’s golden boys and a brouhaha over military service · The Guardian
TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

Experts worry about Nvidia's AI chip sales in China and influence over Trump

China is reportedly mulling letting ByteDance, Alibaba buy banned Nvidia chips.

10 updates4 sources8 days long
Sep 28, 2026 → Oct 6, 2026
Latest: Nvidia Heads for $6 Trillion Value as Chips Rally · Bloomberg
TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

JPMorgan Tops Global AI Banking Index With Jobs Seen to Grow

JPMorgan Chase & Co. held its spot as the world’s most advanced bank in artificial intelligence, widening its lead over rivals in an annual ranking that shows AI deployment across…

2 updates1 source
Oct 6, 2026
Latest: JPMorgan's Dimon Weighs In on AI Boom, Bond Selloff and UK Banks · Bloomberg
TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

Pinterest’s AI now turns beauty Pins into action plans

Pinterest’s new AI-powered Beauty Guides translate hair and nail Pins into salon terminology, with estimated costs, appointment times, and maintenance needs.

1 update1 source
Oct 6, 2026
Latest: Pinterest’s AI now turns beauty Pins into action plans · TechCrunch