“Wisconsin should be open for business, just not the business of getting screwed over.” Wisconsin comedian Charlie Berens has joined the fight against massive AI data centers in the state—he says Big Tech is exploiting small towns. More than 600 people gathered in Eau Claire this month for Uniting West Wisconsin: A Regional Response to Data Centers featuring Charlie Berens, musicians Them Coulee Boys and Madilyn Bailey, and community leaders to kick off a weekend of entertainment and information. ✏️: Salina Heller
