If AI Data Centers Are So Great, Why Are They Being Built in Secret?
The construction of AI data centers across the U.S. is raising concerns among local residents due to a lack of transparency. Many communities report feeling ignored and silenced as these large-scale projects are developed without meaningful input from the public. The rapid expansion of these facilities is prompting questions about their impact on local environments and health.
- ▪Residents have submitted thousands of reports expressing concerns about AI data centers in their communities.
- ▪The most common complaint is a lack of transparency regarding the construction and operation of these facilities.
- ▪Large-scale AI data centers, such as Meta's Hyperion campus, are being built without adequate community engagement.
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If Data Centers Are So Great, Why Are They Being Built in Secret?We Have A Transparency Problem When It Comes To Data Center ConstructionErin Brockovich and Suzanne BoothbyMay 27, 20266,4132422,771SharePhoto by Nick Windsor on UnsplashI have spent my career listening to the people, especially those who were told to sit down and be quiet, who were told their backyard was safe, and that the water was safe to drink….I’ve shown up to community after community across the country for decades because the people who live in these towns invite me.
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