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Former White House scientist: Data centers essential to everyday life

As protests continue over data center construction in Texas, a former White House scientist said the centers are necessary to support Americans' daily activities.

Published Jul 30, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Amid ongoing protests over the construction of data centers in Texas, a former White House scientist characterized the facilities as necessary to serve the everyday life of every American. The remarks were made in the context of local opposition to new data center projects.