Mackinac panelists pitch data centers as ‘golden tickets’ – environmental advocates remain skeptical

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 1,199

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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As business leaders from throughout the state gathered on Mackinac Island for their annual confab centered on solving the state’s political and economic issues, the question of data centers was one of many up for debate.

In recent years, opposition to data centers has grown as more of these facilities – which serve as the backbone of our online services, and are increasingly in demand for AI development – look to set up shop in …

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