The fight against AI data centers isn’t just about tech – it’s about democracy | Astra Taylor and Saul Levin (opens in new tab)  🖥️AI Hardware  9 articles covering this post

Claims of nimbyism are a misunderstanding: the movement is about whether regular people have a say in fundamental decisionsSince the surreal scene at the 2024 presidential inauguration, when a row of big tech titans took their VIP seats and signaled their new alliance with Maga, the Trump administration has rolled out the red carpet for Silicon Valley’s AI ambitions and shareholder priorities.Washington has doled out billions in lucrative federal subsidies and contracts to the cash-rich secto...