Watch: Vance addresses data center concerns

A voter whose family lives right across from a data center confronted Vice President Vance about "constant noise," saying spending time outdoors has become "unbearable."

• Oct 17

Data center builder offers Kansas town residents $10,000

Digital Realty is offering utility and property tax credits to residents of De Soto, Kansas, in a bid to win public support for a data center facility.

• Oct 14

AI researcher on Anthropic self-cloning warning

Anthropic is warning that small artificial intelligence models could soon spread themselves from one internet-connected device to another, including smart TVs and cameras. Jonas Guan, an AI researcher at the University of Toronto, joins to discuss.

• Oct 13

Anthropic issues warning about AI "worms"

Anthropic is warning that your home devices could soon be infested by what they're calling artificial intelligence worms. Jordan Rae Kelly, senior managing director and head of cybersecurity at FTI Consulting, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Oct 13

Data center boom puts GOP in a bind before midterms

Cleanview Research found 75% of data centers being built and 80% of data centers in the planning stage are in predominantly GOP states, as public opposition to data centers grows.

• Oct 12

Memphis mayor reacts after AI centers brawl

Memphis Mayor Paul Young is reacting after a huge brawl broke out during a city council meeting over proposed AI data centers. Young joined CBS News with his take.

• Oct 9

Musk's data centers push out family that's owned land for generations

A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.

• Oct 5

Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"

Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.

• Oct 5

Amazon vows to invest $1 billion in areas where it builds data centers

Amazon said it will invest $1 billion over five years to support job education, energy affordability and other priorities in communities where its data centers are located.

• Oct 2

Data centers are changing America's landscape, report says

Hundreds of data centers are sprouting up across the U.S. over farmland, shrubland and forest, with thousands more on the way, according to the Washington Post.

• Sep 29

Rep. Analilia Mejia calls ICE a "rogue agency"

Democratic Rep. Analilia Mejia of New Jersey joins "The Takeout" to discuss last weekend's ICE shooting of a man in Austin, Texas, and the push for a pause on new data centers in her state.

• Sep 22

AI, immigration policies impact on voters

A Texas rancher who voted for President Trump in 2024 told CBS News' Norah O'Donnell that the rapid development of AI data centers could impact how he votes in the midterms. Meanwhile, Florida Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a Republican, warned about Hispanic voters' take on President Trump's immigration policies. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.

• Sep 21

Rancher says data centers threaten livelihood

Norah O'Donnell spoke with a Texas cattle rancher for "60 Minutes" who says development of AI data centers threatens his livelihood, and may impact how he votes in the next election.

• Sep 21

60 Minutes Transcript: The data center uproar

As tech companies race to develop artificial intelligence, developers are forging ahead with data centers. But the boom is facing backlash from communities.

• Sep 20

Data center developers want to make it hard to track them: elected official

Data center construction is booming, with many more planned for rural America. But there's also growing tension between economic development and community pushback.

• Sep 20

Data center plans boom despite heavy backlash

As tech companies race to develop artificial intelligence, developers are forging ahead with data centers. But the boom is facing backlash from communities.

• Sep 20

9/20/2026: Patrick Clancy; AI Data Centers; Shergar, Where are you?

First, Patrick Clancy: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, data center plans boom despite heavy backlash. And, inside the unsolved kidnapping of Shergar.

• Sep 20

Utah Gov. Cox on AI, political violence, more

In a new book, Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox is urging Americans to tone down violent political rhetoric and, in his own words, "stop shooting at each other." Cox joins "The Takeout" to discuss the issue and recent concerns about artificial intelligence threatening humanity.

• Sep 17

Virginia fines a Microsoft data center for emissions violations

As part of the settlement with Microsoft, the tech giant has agreed to invest $2.4 million toward an environmental project underway in Loudoun County.

• Sep 16

Political debate over AI heats up

The political debate over AI regulations and data centers is heating up ahead of the 2026 midterms. Dan Kanninen, former battleground director for the Harris Presidential Campaign and Alex Vogel, former deputy counsel for the Republican National Committee, join with more.

• Sep 14

GOP Rep. Rob Bresnahan campaigns on data center limits while investing in industry

According to a financial disclosure, the Pennsylvania lawmaker holds investments in companies positioned to benefit from the data center industry's continued growth.

• Sep 11

Political strategists on calls for AI regulation

Momentum appears to be growing on Capitol Hill for artificial intelligence regulation, following the resignation of an Anthropic researcher over concerns that AI could wipe out humanity. Political strategists Emily Cherniack and Marc Short join "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Sep 10

Sen. Husted on economy, data centers and more

Ohio Republican Sen. Jon Husted, who is facing off against former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, chose to address his party's midterm convention in Dallas unlike some candidates who chose to stay in their home states. Husted joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign and more.

• Sep 10

9/10: The Takeout with Major Garrett

President Trump pitches $5,000 dividends if GOP keeps Congress; Republicans hold Day 2 of midterm convention in Dallas.

• Sep 10

Disclosures show Trump gave $45,000 to 3 aides

Federal disclosures show President Trump gave three of his aides cash gifts of $45,000. Politico White House reporter Sophia Cai and Washington Sun Senate reporter Igor Bobic join to discuss.

• Sep 9

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