A protester storms a pro-data center party in Washington, D.C., warning the technology is "killing the world" before flipping off the crowd as "USA!" chants erupt. The disruption comes as the fight over the massive facilities powering America's AI boom intensifies across the country. President Trump has made expanding data centers a key part of his push to cement U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence, while opponents are raising concerns over power, water and the impact on local communities. ▻