Growing Backlash Against AI Data Center Development
Public and environmental opposition is mounting against the rapid development of AI data centers, with critics raising concerns about their environmental impact and democratic implications. Developer Kevin O'Leary has commented on the 'hypocritical' nature of some of this backlash, particularly regarding a Utah project.
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