The fight against AI data centers is just beginning

Protesters in various communities are fighting against the construction of AI data centers, citing concerns over their impact on local power grids. The resistance began years ago, with a small group in Ireland opposing Apple's planned $1 billion data center in Athenry in 2015. The proposed data center, which would have powered Apple's European services, sparked a battle that has since been replicated in other towns. Communities are now pushing back against the buildout of data centers, setting the stage for a larger conflict over the environmental and social implications of AI infrastructure.

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