Massive data centers consuming large amounts of energy have eyes on South Dakota

‘Utilities are getting calls every week,’ state regulator says

Massive data centers used for cloud computing and artificial intelligence are consuming enormous amounts of energy and developers are eyeing South Dakota as a potential location, regulators say.

These “hyperscale data centers,” or “hyperscalers,” are designed to handle immense computing demands and are often operated by tech giants. The centers are characterized by their large size – often tens of …