Kentucky’s AI Data Center Boom Could Cost Taxpayers Billions. Is It Worth It? Kentucky's AI data center boom could cost taxpayers billions, according to a September 10, 2026 Lexington Herald-Leader report by Austin Ramsey that questions whether the economic benefits justify the public expense. The report examines the fiscal tradeoffs of the state's expanding AI data center development. admin | September 10, 2026 Kentucky’s AI Data Center Boom Could Cost Taxpayers Billions. Is It Worth It? By: Austin Ramsey Source: Lexington Herald-Leader