Why Everyone Suddenly Hates AI Data Centers
Public opposition to AI data centers has surged to 75% in some polls, driven by concerns over water, power, noise, and a deep mistrust of tech elites, but the episode argues this crisis is not inevitable — it’s a solvable political and social challenge rooted in transparency, community be
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