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Virginia's Historic Sites Threatened by AI Data Center

7/18/2025

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In Virginia, a new battle brews over the land where Civil War history was forged. The proposed Prince William Digital Gateway, an AI data center, poses a significant threat to historic sites and the environment. Critics, including the American Battlefield Trust, warn that it endangers preservation efforts and could strain local energy resources, jeopardizing clean energy ambitions.

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Story summary

In Virginia, a new battle brews over the land where Civil War history was forged. The proposed Prince William Digital Gateway, an AI data center, poses a significant threat to historic sites and the environment. Critics, including the American Battlefield Trust, warn that it endangers preservation efforts and could strain local energy resources, jeopardizing clean energy ambitions.