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AI data centers fueled by scraped data, lobbying efforts raise concerns

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The author expresses concern over the vast amounts of data being fed into generative AI systems, which are often obtained through scraping and other questionable methods. This data acquisition is linked to aggressive lobbying efforts aimed at facilitating the construction of large, environmentally damaging data centers. The underlying motivation appears to be the continuous expansion of AI capabilities through an insatiable appetite for more data. AI

IMPACT Raises ethical questions about data sourcing and the environmental footprint of AI development.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing concerns about data acquisition and its environmental impact related to AI.

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AI data centers fueled by scraped data, lobbying efforts raise concerns

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    They're constantly pouring data , seized and scraped from every possible source, into their "generative # AI " installations; their zeal in bribing politicians

    They're constantly pouring data , seized and scraped from every possible source, into their "generative # AI " installations; their zeal in bribing politicians to clear the way for immense (and immensely dirty and destructive) # datacenter projects gives some indication of how mu…

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