Data centers, often built under nondisclosure agreements, heavily impact local communities through noise, water diversion, and increased energy costs while remaining largely unknown to residents.
Big tech companies like Amazon and Meta are aggressively deploying data centers, which can stretch over 1,000 acres, often enforced by guard towers and razor wire.
Residents near data centers face constant mechanical noise and see their utility bills rise, but tech firms keep local disclosures under wraps, often until it’s too late.
With predictions of generative A.I. worth nearly $8 trillion, tech companies prioritize secrecy to guard their investments, leading to mercenary tactics and neglect of local community impacts.
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