The Data Center Next Door

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Data centers are a booming business, and their rapid expansion is being felt across industries. On today’s show, we’re taking a look at two. In some regions of the country, big tech is buying up a lot of land to build data centers. Reporter Will Parker explains why some developers and homeowners aren’t happy. Plus, Heard on the Street columnist Jinjoo Lee tells us how every engine of the economy is getting recruited into the fight for AI dominance—and that includes ones made for jets. Patrick Coffee hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.


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Data centers are a booming business, and their rapid expansion is being felt across industries. On today’s show, we’re taking a look at two. In some regions of the country, big tech is buying up a lot of land to build data centers. Reporter Will Parker explains why some developers and homeowners aren’t happy. Plus, Heard on the Street columnist Jinjoo Lee tells us how every engine of the economy is getting recruited into the fight for AI dominance—and that includes ones made for jets. Patrick Coffee hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.


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2026-02-20 12 min
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