Governor Shapiro has expressed concerns regarding the impact of data center development on local communities in Pennsylvania. Amid a surge in data center projects, his executive order aims to impose stronger regulations, prompting mixed reactions from residents and officials. Recent polls indicate a significant portion of Pennsylvania voters are wary of AI and data center proliferation. Local advocacy groups are mobilizing for stricter regulations, while some lawmakers propose measures to prevent foreign control of these facilities. Controversy continues as Shapiro navigates community fears and political pressures in the evolving landscape of technology and infrastructure development.