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The right-wing boomers protesting data centers have a lot in common with the left

Local communities are organizing nationwide protests and pushing for permanent bans against hyperscale AI data center expansions. Citizens voice concerns over massive energy consumption, water usage, and environmental strain driven by rapid AI infrastructure growth. This grassroots pushback signals growing friction between local populations and the physical expansion demands of the AI boom.

The Verge·Jul 23, 2026

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