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The anger against data centers is inspiring panic among AI engineers and corporate executives. The ferocity of the backlash has stunned the tech industry
(www.politico.com)
this post was submitted on 24 Aug 2026
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Gosh, who would've thought people would hate having their water sources depleted and their electric bill go thru the roof! Who wouldn't want a worthless data center into their neighborhood?
And have new computers be made unaffordable.
And 25% unemployment