The AI Now Institute has released a policy toolkit aimed at local and state governments to curb the expansion of data centers. The toolkit highlights the negative impacts of these facilities, including resource depletion, pollution, increased energy costs, and a drain on public funds, arguing for policies that prioritize communities over corporate profits. It offers concrete recommendations for restricting data center development and mitigating their environmental and social costs, with options tailored for different jurisdictions. AI
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RANK_REASON Release of a policy toolkit by a research institute.