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AI Boom Sparks Data Center Protests
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Data centers, fueled by the AI boom, are sparking protests across America. Activists in twenty-four states are pushing back against these projects due to environmental damage, health risks, controversial AI uses, and skyrocketing local electricity bills. Despite explosive growth in cloud computing and AI, communities are fighting hard, with grassroots efforts delaying or stopping about sixty-four billion dollars in developments. Tech giants are pushing back with lobbying and ads, but expect more clashes and heated debates over Americas AI future.
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