Michigan’s AI Data Center Debate: SkyNet or Skedaddle?

About this episode

The episode discusses community concerns regarding data centers and the implications of artificial intelligence with State Representative Steve Carra.

April 29, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with State Representative Steve Carra. He discussed community concerns about data centers, their tax exemptions, and the potential risks of unchecked artificial intelligence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson

Guest: Steve Carra

Topics covered

• AI
• data centers
• tax exemptions
• community concerns
• artificial intelligence risks

Keywords

• Michigan
• AI Data Center
• Steve Carra
• tax exemptions
• artificial intelligence
• community concerns

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Organizations: Cumulus Media Detroit, Simplecast, AdsWizz

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