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Panelists in Gallatin Gateway discussion push back on data centers

Peyton Olson| April 1, 2026| News

By: Ellie Owen, Chronicle Staff Writer

Thousands of data centers across the country are powering the artificial intelligence systems that have become a part of our daily lives, and Montana is no stranger to this development.

About 50 people came to the Gallatin Gateway Community Center for a panel discussion on Monday night to hear about data centers in Montana. The discussion was a joint effort with representatives from the Montana Environmental Information Center, Upper Missouri Waterkeeper, Montanans for Affordable Energy and Natural Resources Defense Council.

 

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