Data centers are increasingly being framed not just for AI development but also for potential government mass surveillance. The author argues that this dual use, coupled with significant environmental concerns like high water and power consumption, is driving local governments to permit data center construction unilaterally, overriding voter concerns. This trend is characterized as a form of "criminal fascism." AI
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IMPACT Raises concerns about the potential misuse of AI infrastructure for surveillance and the environmental impact of data centers.
RANK_REASON The cluster consists of social media posts expressing an opinion about the dual use of data centers for AI and surveillance, and criticizing government actions.