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…
Google Tells Schools: Accept AI or Lose Search
Starting in 2027, schools that reject AI-powered search may lose Google Search access on student accounts. The decision raises questions about corporate influence over education and who gets to decide…
Is AI Driving Up Your Electricity Bill? The Hidden Cost of Data Centers
As technology companies build enormous facilities to power artificial intelligence, American households face a troubling question: Who should pay for the electricity and infrastructure these machines require? Your electricity bill…
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…