Kokomo Residents Oppose Proposed AI Data Center in Howard County
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Residents of Kokomo, Indiana, are voicing strong opposition to a proposed AI data center in Howard County. Local citizens gathered at the Howard County Courthouse to express their concerns about potential environmental impacts, increased taxes, and loss of agricultural land.
Governor Mike Braun supports AI data centers but emphasizes that they must cover their own power costs. A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Feb 9, 2026, 12:00 PM