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If a data center is camouflaged in the woods, will anyone hate it?

By Justine Calma · Oct 2, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT

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San Antonio City Councilmember Ric Galvan remembers when data centers first arrived in his city in the 2000s, looking like relatively unassuming office buildings. But that's changed in recent years, as data centers have grown into massive "hyperscale" facilities spanning millions of square feet and housing the physical infrastructure for AI. There are now more than a dozen data centers in Galvan's

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FramingThe language frames data centers as large, powerful, and technologically significant, emphasizing their scale and role in AI.

Emotive LanguageThe term "nuisances" introduces a negative connotation, suggesting adverse effects on local communities.

Appeal to AuthorityCiting a local elected official lends credibility and local relevance to the description of data center growth.

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Missing context

The article does not provide data on the environmental impact of the new hyperscale facilities, such as energy consumption, water use, or carbon emissions, nor does it include perspectives from residents, environmental groups, or the companies operating the data centers.

Important context

Understanding the broader implications of expanding hyperscale data centers—including their resource demands, potential economic benefits, and community responses—is essential for evaluating whether the projected growth will be welcomed or opposed by local stakeholders.

Opinion vs. reporting

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The piece primarily reports factual observations about the number and size of data centers and the councilmember's expectations. It includes some evaluative language (e.g., "nuisances") that reflects a mild opinion about the impact on neighborhoods, but it does not present a clear editorial stance.