Ted and Austin report that two data center buildings are already underway in Auburndale, with two more seeking approval, and that a full build-out could reach roughly 700 megawatts of capacity.

They describe an approval process spread across local, county, utility, and state entities, raising concerns that the multi-agency structure limited public visibility before key decisions were made.

The hosts walk through the community-level concerns: increased utility and water demand, noise, infrastructure costs that could fall on local ratepayers, and what they see as limited economic benefit for residents.

A special public workshop is set for Monday November 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Ariana Civic Center. Ted and Austin urge listeners to attend, speak during public comment, and watch for use of the Delphi technique, which they say can be used to steer community meetings toward a predetermined outcome rather than allow genuine input.

The hosts connect the data center buildout to broader AI infrastructure, discussing how facilities at this scale can enable large-scale data aggregation and predictive monitoring of individuals. They also cover AI use in law enforcement and surveillance technologies.

Creatine research and gym safety are briefly touched on. Tomorrow’s episode will include a detailed breakdown of NAC and nattokinase.