No Data Centers In My Backyard: a midwest field report on the AI buildout
ABOUT THIS EVENT
- WHO IT IS FOR: Tech professionals, policy makers, and community activists interested in the societal impacts of AI infrastructure.
- WHAT IT IS ABOUT: An exploration of the growing grassroots opposition to AI data center expansion across the American Midwest.
- FORMAT: A field report presentation and discussion.
Join us in San Francisco for 'No Data Centers In My Backyard,' a deep dive into the complex social and political landscape of the AI buildout. This event examines the unexpected alliances forming in the Midwest, where diverse groups—from conservative landowners to progressive academics—are uniting against the rapid expansion of data center infrastructure.
Through the lens of a midwest field report, we will explore the tension between technological acceleration and local preservation. Discover how the physical demands of artificial intelligence are sparking a unique brand of NIMBYism that transcends traditional political divides.
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