fbi data
Mar
23
2026
Visible cartoon depicts a walking data center structure with multiple colored server lights on side. The unit shows AI repeated on front panel. Eyes and mouth are drawn on the front. A speech bubble contains the word Thirssst. The machine stands on dry cracked soil near a path leading to grass and a large leafy tree. Artist names appear at bottom right along with cagle.com.
Mar
23
2026
A cartoon depicts a big tech leprechaun atop a pot labeled local revenue under a rainbow of data center hype. The figure tells a resident that the promised funds will be needed to cover higher power bills driven by data center electricity demand.
Feb
23
2026
The cartoon depicts North Carolina's traditional hog industry alongside a massive AI data center facility shaped like a hog and plugged directly into the power grid. It highlights how the rapid expansion of data centers for artificial intelligence is creating enormous electricity demands similar to the state's established agricultural sector. The visual draws a parallel between the environmental and infrastructure pressures from both industries.
Feb
18
2026
The image depicts Uncle Sam and a representative from China both attempting to support a large AI structure. The scene illustrates the ongoing competition between the United States and China for leadership in artificial intelligence. Published on February 18 2026 the cartoon captures the physical and strategic strain of this technological contest. Both figures appear determined yet challenged by the size of the letters they hold. The rivalry remains a central focus in global technology discussions at the time.
Jan
9
2026
A political cartoon by Joe Heller published January 9, 2026, shows a data center labeled I.A. DATA CENTER with a robot figure proclaiming an insatiable appetite. The facility connects directly to labeled power grids and public water systems, while a woman questions the setup. The image illustrates concerns over artificial intelligence infrastructure rapidly consuming electricity and potable water resources from community supplies.
Dec
28
2025
