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This article addresses the social and environmental implications of constructing AI data centers, focusing on community resistance strategies rather than technical advancements in algorithms or quantum mechanics. The primary subject falls under the societal impact of deploying large-scale AI infrastructure, making it relevant to readers concerned with the ethics and governance of the AI industry.
Episode 20: Resisting AI Data Centers, with Alli Finn and Matt Rodriguez
Alli Finn, Director of Community Partnerships, joined the Dreaming Against the Machine podcast to talk about the speed and scale of data center construction, its impact on surrounding communities, and how people can fight back. The post Episode 20: Resisting AI Data Centers, with Alli Finn and Matt Rodriguez appeared first on AI Now Institute.
On this episode of the Dreaming Against the Machine podcast, host Dr. Adam Becker talks with Alli Finn (AI Now Institute) and Matt Rodriguez (Athena Coalition) about a very specific kind of better future: one with way fewer AI data centers. Alli and Matt explain why we should fight AI data center construction, how to fight it, and what you can do if there’s already one in your city. “If these things were actually beneficial to local communities, these billionaires would be building them where they live,” says Alli Finn. “And they’re not.”
On this episode of the Dreaming Against the Machine podcast, host Dr. Adam Becker talks with Alli Finn (AI Now Institute) and Matt Rodriguez (Athena Coalition) about a very specific kind of better future: one with way fewer AI data centers. Alli and Matt explain why we should fight AI data center construction, how to fight it, and what you can do if there’s already one in your city.
“If these things were actually beneficial to local communities, these billionaires would be building them where they live,” says Alli Finn. “And they’re not.”
Listen to the full episode here.
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