Across the United States, communities are pushing back against the enormous facilities powering artificial intelligence. But can we live without data centers—and who should pay the environmental and economic costs…
Who Owns the Intelligence? The Growing Concentration of AI Power
Artificial intelligence promises to democratize knowledge and opportunity. But the chips, data centers, computing infrastructure, and financial resources behind it are increasingly concentrated in the hands of a small number…
What about the data center controversies?
Data center construction is facing a massive public backlash, with 71% of Americans opposing local facilities due to concerns over surging electricity bills, water depletion, and noise pollution. The Data…