AI Data Centers: Energy Costs, Fashion Week, Hollywood Star

AI Data Centers & Energy Costs

• ⚠️ Communities nationwide are grappling with the rapid buildup of data centers, which power AI, leading to increased electricity bills and noise for residents.
• 💡 An ABC News investigation found over 3,000 data centers in the US, with 1,200 more under construction, significantly impacting energy demand and clean energy goals.
• ⚡️ A $15 billion project in Port Washington, Wisconsin, backed by OpenAI and Oracle, will use as much electricity as Philadelphia, leading to eminent domain for power lines and community division.
• 🎯 Local officials in Aurora, Illinois, implemented a 180-day pause on new data center construction to develop regulations, highlighting the need for faster oversight.

Veejay Floresca's Fashion Triumph

• 🏆 Veejay Floresca, the first trans woman and Filipina to win Project Runway, showcased her couture collection at New York Fashion Week.
• ✨ Her show was a testament to resilience and relentless artistry, fulfilling a dream after 13 years of rejections and drawing inspiration from mentor Christian Siriano.
• 💖 Veejay emphasized her passion for fashion, creating clothes that make people feel good and look good, and highlighted the unwavering support of her family, especially her mother.

Michelle Yeoh Honored

• 🌟 Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh received her well-deserved star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
• 🎬 She was recognized for her impressive stunt work in films like "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon" and her Best Actress Oscar for "Everything Everywhere All at Once."