The Ezra Klein Show: The A.I. Revolt Is Here
Summary
Jasmine Sun discusses her reporting on the growing bipartisan backlash against AI data centers in the Midwest, highlighting concerns over noise, energy consumption, and the use of NDAs that stifle local democratic processes. She argues that opposition stems not just from NIMBYism but from deep distrust of tech companies and fears that AI will exacerbate inequality without providing essential public benefits. Sun also addresses the tension between AI executives' expressed safety concerns and their relentless race to build infrastructure, noting that local communities increasingly view these …
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