US voters overwhelmingly oppose building AI data centers, with support collapsing across all demographics. A swift and massive shift in public opinion.
What is there to like. Brings very little in local jobs. Creates environmental harm and consums tons of electricity and water the bill for which is largely paid for via local residents.
The water consumption issues is probably one if the bigger issues but less talked about.
I am curious about the tax base issue? That might be the one positive if the local community does not give that away too.
What is there to like. Brings very little in local jobs. Creates environmental harm and consums tons of electricity and water the bill for which is largely paid for via local residents.
The water consumption issues is probably one if the bigger issues but less talked about.
I am curious about the tax base issue? That might be the one positive if the local community does not give that away too.
Incidently crypto has similar issues.