Why are AI data centres facing a backlash? | The Economist

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Why are AI data centres facing a backlash? | The Economist America’s AI boom has triggered a backlash. Across the country, politicians and the public are taking action against data centres and the firms behind them. Our top tech and economics experts explain what’s driving the discontent. #ai #technology #datacentres #america #unitedstates 00:00 - The recent data centre protests in America 00:28 - What’s driving the backlash? 02:04 - How politicians are defending data centres 02:57 - Why Democrats are politicising the issue Watch the full show: Sign up to the Insider newsletter: Subscribe to The Economist: Download our app: Follow The Economist on Instagram: Follow The Economist on Facebook: Follow The Economist on X:
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