A map shows were an unidentified tech giant plans to construct a $1 billion data center to power AI and computing technologies west of Howell, MI Provided by Howell Township/Carlisle Wortman and AssociatesHOWELL TWP., MI — A historically rural community on major transportation routes is grappling with whether to allow an unidentified tech giant to construct a $1 billion data center campus to power AI and other computing technologies. Howell Township planners and some local residents oppose rezoning land for the data center project, but others in favor of the project see it as a benefit to the community, which is located between Howell and Fowlerville.