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An anti-data-center movement is gaining traction in Michigan politics, with candidate Will Lawrence running on a platform opposing data center development, reflecting broader grassroots resistance and reshaping local elections.
Michigan Senate Bill 948 would prohibit employers from requiring employees to respond to work communications after hours, aiming to protect work-life boundaries and reduce constant availability pressures.
Michigan politicians propose a bill to ban Chinese-made or Chinese-badged cars from entering the US, citing national security concerns over data collection and surveillance risks.
OpenAI has broken ground on a 1GW AI data center named 'The Barn' in Michigan, with a total investment of about $16 billion. It is the Midwest site of the Stargate plan and the largest single project in the state's history.
OpenAI, alongside partners, broke ground on a 1GW data center campus in Saline, Michigan, committing to local benefits including union jobs, water conservation, $45M in Codex credits for students, and community investments.
OpenAI announces a new Stargate data center campus in Michigan with over 1 gigawatt capacity as part of its $500 billion, 10-gigawatt infrastructure commitment, expected to create 2,500 union construction jobs and begin construction in early 2026.