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Protesters target Schumer with fake data center over AI infrastructure bill

A protest group called NY4Change erected a temporary, fake data center outside Senator Chuck Schumer's building to oppose a proposed bill. The group argues that the legislation, which they claim is supported by figures including Donald Trump, would accelerate the construction of data centers and fossil fuel infrastructure, leading to environmental damage and community harm. They are urging senators to vote against the bill. AI

IMPACT The proposed legislation could accelerate data center construction, impacting AI infrastructure development and environmental policy.

RANK_REASON The item describes a protest and opinion regarding a proposed bill, not a direct policy action or release.

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Protesters target Schumer with fake data center over AI infrastructure bill

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

    NY4Change says: "We built a big (fake) data center outside Chuck Schumer’s building to protest the dirty data center deal. It’s a dirty deal with Trump, Big Tec

    NY4Change says: "We built a big (fake) data center outside Chuck Schumer’s building to protest the dirty data center deal. It’s a dirty deal with Trump, Big Tech and Big Oil headed for a vote in the Senate on MONDAY. If it passes, more data centers and oil & gas pipelines will be…