June 15, 2026

Data Centers’ Next Hurdle: Winning Public Trust and Social License

Shane Snider, Data Center Knowledge

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Featuring: David P. Flynn

Earning social license and trust has become as critical to success as obtaining megawatts and permits.

Dave Flynn was quoted in a Data Center Knowledge article discussing the importance of public trust in the development of data centers. Dave mentions that he has seen little concern about AI in data center discussions and more concerns about power, environmental impacts and land use.

The full article, “Data Centers’ Next Hurdle: Winning Public Trust and Social License,” can be read on the Data Center Knowledge website.

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