The data center debates are only a preview of Arkansas’ AI challenges

By: Andrew DeMillo

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: May 31, 2026

Words: 668

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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As central Arkansas debated how to handle the influx of data centers needed to power artificial intelligence, another story played out in Fort Smith.

There, local police sent an alert to community members about an AI-generated video that purported to show an injured officer thanking the public for their support. The video falsely stated the officer, who was hospitalized, was back home with his family.

The stories may seem to have little in …

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