Hyperscale, hypersensitive: US teacher cuffed for applauding datacenter critics
More than 30 residents signed up to speak, with critics warning the project would strain local power and water resources while reshaping the community. Supporters argued it would bring jobs and investment to Emporia. REG AD googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('labrador/thereg/article/desktop/b'); }); Commissioners had repeatedly warned attendees not to clap or otherwise react during public comments, but Claridge clapped anyway.
- ▪More than 30 residents signed up to speak, with critics warning the project would strain local power and water resources while reshaping the community.
- ▪Supporters argued it would bring jobs and investment to Emporia.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:32:59 +0200 |
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(function() { let windowUrl = window.location.href; windowUrl = windowUrl.substring(windowUrl.indexOf('?') + 1); let messageElement = document.querySelector('.shareableMessage'); if (windowUrl && windowUrl.includes('code') && windowUrl.includes('expires')) { messageElement.style.display = 'block'; } })(); On-PREM Hyperscale, hypersensitive: US teacher cuffed for applauding datacenter critics Public meeting over proposed AI bit barn ended with zoning approval, a physics teacher arrested, and fresh questions over whether clapping now counts as disorderly conduct Carly Page Carly Page Published tue 28 Jul 2026 // 12:32 UTC A Kansas physics teacher discovered that in at least one corner of America's AI buildout, applause can apparently earn you a trip to jail.According to local news reports,…
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