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AI data centers framed as investment, not 'prison grid'

The construction of numerous AI data centers is being framed as a "race" and an "investment" by proponents. This framing is a strategic choice to avoid the more negative connotation of "constructing the AI prison grid." AI

IMPACT The framing of AI infrastructure development may influence public perception and policy discussions.

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AI data centers framed as investment, not 'prison grid'

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    They have to sell the sudden massive push to build AI data centers everywhere as a "race" and an "investment" because "constructing the AI prison grid" doesn't

    They have to sell the sudden massive push to build AI data centers everywhere as a "race" and an "investment" because "constructing the AI prison grid" doesn't have as nice a ring to it. # ai # datacenters cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/bell-canada-ai-data-centre-size-expansion-inv…