Data Center Construction Encounters Public Resistance, AI Titans Initiate Lobbying Campaigns
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On September 1, reports emerged that 'AI for America,' an organization backed by billionaires in the AI sector, has embarked on a multi-million-dollar advertising blitz. The campaign is designed to mitigate public opposition to the construction of data centers across the United States. With the relentless expansion of AI data centers, the general public has voiced growing concerns over potential spikes in electricity costs, heightened risks of power outages, and excessive water usage. A recent survey reveals that 61% of American adults are against the establishment of new data centers in their localities. 'AI for America' contends that curbing investments in data centers would adversely affect employment opportunities and undermine the competitiveness of the U.S. AI industry. Among its prominent supporters are venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, along with OpenAI President Greg Brockman.