The South Seattle Emerald examined how proposed AI data center development could affect South Seattle neighborhoods, with residents and community advocates raising questions about water consumption, energy costs, and displacement risks. The report highlights that lower-income communities of color near industrial zones are disproportionately positioned to absorb negative effects while receiving fewer economic benefits. Local officials have not yet taken a formal position on pending proposals in the area. The coverage reflects a broader national pattern of community-level scrutiny intensifying around data center siting decisions.